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Edo Security Guard Fakes Own Kidnap, Demands N50m Ransom from Employer

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Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, have apprehended a 36-year-old man, Akpooh Edet, for allegedly staging his own abduction and demanding a N50 million ransom from his employer.

Edet, who worked as a security guard at Rubber Estate in Ose River, Ovia South West Local Council of Edo State, was among 22 suspects paraded at the Amotekun Corps headquarters in Ondo State.

The suspect was arrested at his hideout in Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Council, following a tip-off. He was reportedly staying at the residence of one Libon James, who is believed to have been unaware of the staged kidnapping.

His arrest was made possible after the Edo State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS) contacted the Ondo Amotekun Corps.

Speaking to journalists, the Commander of Ondo Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye, confirmed the arrest and stated that both Edet and James would be handed over to the Department of State Services (DSS) for further investigation.

The Senior Security Manager of Rubber Estate, Oluwole Adesonlu, revealed that Edet, who had been employed for over 10 years, had conspired with others to extort the company.

“The suspect initially demanded N50 million but later reduced it to N35 million before settling for N15 million. We contacted the DSS and Amotekun after discovering his disappearance, leading to his eventual arrest. Two accomplices were also apprehended in Edo State,” Adesonlu said.

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