Police Detain Kidnappers Who Took N200,000 Ransom And Still Killed Their Victim

Police Detain Kidnappers Who Took N200,000 Ransom And Still Killed Their Victim

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended five individuals suspected of kidnapping and murdering 29-year-old Smart Nwashiri after collecting a ransom of N200,000…….. CONTINUE READING

The Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, revealed this while presenting the suspects to the media in Benin City. The suspects have been identified as Goodluck Ojieh, 37, the gang leader; Lucky Enagbonmien, 37; Victory Okoro, 32; Sunday Ernest, 32; and Daniel Udi, 29.

According to Adegboye, the crime occurred in Ologbo community, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, near Benin City. The suspects, originally from Delta State but residing in Edo State, deceived the victim by promising to sell him vehicle parts.

The commissioner explained that the suspects lured Nwashiri to their hideout on June 17, 2024, under the guise of selling a vehicle catalyst. The victim, known for frequently acquiring stolen items from the gang, was then abducted. Though the gang demanded a ransom of N1 million, they only received N200,000 before killing Nwashiri with a dagger. They subsequently buried the body in a shallow grave to conceal their crime.

The suspects were tracked down and arrested in Delta State following a thorough investigation. The police have recovered the victim’s body and motorcycle. The suspects have confessed to the crime and will be charged in court once the investigation is complete.

In a statement, the gang leader admitted that they killed the victim to prevent being identified, as he was familiar with them.

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