The Delta State Police Command has arrested four suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted a woman and extorted ₦4 million in ransom using a fake wooden gun.
The arrest was made during a routine stop-and-search operation, according to a statement shared via X (formerly Twitter) by the command’s spokesperson, @Brightgoldenboy.
Officers became suspicious after discovering a large amount of cash in the suspects' possession. Upon interrogation, the men confessed to kidnapping a woman and using a carved wooden object resembling a firearm to intimidate her during the abduction.
The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed for safety reasons, was reportedly held captive for four days before being released after her family paid ₦4 million to secure her freedom.
Confirming the incident, the police revealed that ₦3 million of the ransom money was recovered from the suspects at the time of arrest. The woman also appeared in a video clip shared by authorities, verifying the sequence of events and her ordeal.
The Delta State Police Command assured the public that investigations are ongoing to apprehend any other individuals linked to the crime and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The incident has sparked conversations online about the level of fear instilled even by imitation weapons and the need for increased vigilance and intelligence-led policing to combat kidnapping across the country.
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