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A 16-year-old SS2 student at a private secondary school in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, allegedly staged her own kidnapping and demanded a ransom of N2 million for her release.
The teenage girl reportedly contacted a family member, claiming she had been kidnapped.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Joshua Ukandu, informed reporters on Monday that a family friend assisted her in planning the deception.
Ukandu stated that the girl attends a privately owned school located on Watchman Street in Abakaliki.
She is originally from the Izzi Local Government Area and was scheduled to return to school for the third term on Saturday.
The girl told the police that she had gone to purchase second-hand clothes, locally known as ‘Okirika’, when someone tapped her from behind.
She claimed to have lost consciousness and awoke the following day at Ishieke Junction in Ebonyi Local Government Area.
She added that she frequently dreams of being kidnapped, and her mother regularly prays against such an event.
Upon regaining consciousness, she asked for directions to return to Abakaliki town.
Instead of going home, she went to the residence of a family friend who was unaware that she was missing.
Using the man’s phone, she sent a message to her brother, claiming she had been kidnapped and demanding a ransom of ₦2 million.
Her brother requested to speak with the kidnappers and asked for their location, but she refused and blocked his number.
Later, she unblocked his number and sent an account number belonging to the family friend who was hosting her.
Unfortunately for her, the phone was tracked. Police raided the house and apprehended everyone involved in the scheme.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the command has initiated a thorough investigation into the incident.
The girl has since been reunited with her family, although the matter remains under police investigation due to her age.
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