Edo State Police Command Arrested Tega on Suspicion of Fabricating his own Kidnapping.
A man who has been identified as Tega Best has been taken into custody by the Edo State Police Command on suspicion of fabricating his own kidnapping.
The incident took place in the Okhue community, which is located in the Esan South East Local Government Area of the state.
According to the information that was acquired, after the alleged kidnapping, his accomplices called his family members and demanded an undisclosed amount in exchange for his freedom.
Following police notification, the suspect was arrested. Investigation revealed that the suspect fabricated his captivity to get from his parents.
CSP Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, verified the incident and stated the culprit would be charged after the investigation.
In same Edo state, Akpooh Edet, a Rubber Estate security guard in Ose River, Ovia South West, was arrested in December 2024 for allegedly faking his kidnapping.
Edet, 35, was arrested by Amotekun Corps members while demanding N50 million from his company. He was arrested at a hideaway in Igbotako, Okitipupa LGA, Ondo State.