POLICE ARREST TWO WOMEN OVER ALLEGED FAKE KIDNAP SCHEME IN BENUE

The Benue State Police Command has arrested two women for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping incident in an attempt to deceive the public and demand ransom.

Police authorities said the suspects were apprehended after investigations revealed that the reported abduction was not genuine and had been planned as part of an alleged scheme to obtain money.

The command said the arrests followed intelligence gathering and coordinated efforts by security operatives to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Police warned that false kidnapping claims not only waste security resources but also create unnecessary fear among residents and could undermine efforts to tackle genuine cases of insecurity.

Security experts urged members of the public to avoid engaging in criminal acts such as fake abductions, noting that such actions carry serious legal consequences.

The Benue Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to investigating crime-related reports, protecting residents, and ensuring that individuals involved in fraudulent activities are brought to justice.