Police arrest 22-year-old woman over self-kidnap in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, identified as Nwachukwu Blessing, in connection with an alleged case of conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping, following the payment of N3 million ransom by her family. It was gathered that the suspect allegedly conspired with a female associate identified as “Onyinye” and another male accomplice, Read More:…
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a 22-year-old woman, Nwachukwu Blessing, in connection with a suspected case of conspiracy, fraud, and self-kidnapping. Her family paid N3 million in ransom, but she was reportedly not released, sparking further police investigation. According to the police spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspect was arrested on Friday by Rapid Response Squad operatives from Awkuzu following credible intelligence.
The victim, reportedly abducted along the Onitsha–Asaba Expressway on August 29, 2026, was later recovered in Asaba, Delta State, on September 18, 2026. It is alleged that she conspired with a female associate named Onyinye and an unidentified male accomplice to stage her own kidnapping and extort money from her family. The arrested woman is currently assisting the police with useful information to establish the full circumstances of the incident and identify her accomplices.
The Anambra State Police Commissioner, CP Nnanna Ama, has directed that the investigation be intensified to ensure all culpable persons are brought to justice in accordance with the law.
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