Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old lady, identified as Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping, following the payment of N3 million ransom by her family.

The suspect was arrested by Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following credible intelligence received in the course of an investigation into a reported kidnapping incident.

Police Public Relations Officer PPRO SP Toochukwu Ikenga disclosed this on Sunday in a statement to newsmen in Awka the state capital.

He said the lady was reportedly abducted along the Onitsha–Asaba Expressway on 29th August 2026. However, despite the payment of N3 million ransom by her family, she was allegedly not released, prompting further investigation by the Police.

According to him, following sustained intelligence gathering and investigative efforts, Police Operatives, in the afternoon of 18th September 2026, traced and located the alleged victim in a room in Asaba, Delta State, where she was recovered.

Ikenga stated that preliminary findings from the investigation indicate that the lady allegedly conspired with a female associate identified as Onyinye, whose other names are yet to be established, and another male accomplice, whose identity is presently unknown, to stage her own kidnapping and obtain money from her family.

The arrested suspect is currently assisting the Police with useful information towards establishing the full circumstances of the incident, as well as identifying and apprehending her alleged accomplices.

The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has directed that the investigation be intensified to unravel the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that all persons found culpable are brought to justice in accordance with the law. (Sunday Tribune)