Read How 21-Year-Old and Boyfriend Staged Kidnap for N2 Million Ransom

The Delta State Police Command has arrested 21-year-old Princess Okolie and her boyfriend, Prince Atigbi, for orchestrating a fake kidnapping and demanding a ransom of N2 million from Okolie’s parents.

According to a statement from SP Edafe Bright, spokesperson for the command, the incident came to light on January 2, 2025, when Mrs. Okolie Joy reported to the police that her daughter, Princess Okolie, had left home on December 30, 2024, and failed to return. The following day, Mrs. Okolie received a phone call from the kidnappers demanding a ransom of N2 million for her daughter’s release.

In response to the complaint, Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda directed the command’s special Anti-kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad to rescue the victim and apprehend the culprits. CSP Labe Joseph, the squad commander, deployed operatives to conduct an intelligence-led investigation.

The suspect, Prince Atigbi, was arrested after receiving the ransom money. Upon questioning, Atigbi revealed that he was not an actual kidnapper but was following a plan devised by his girlfriend, Princess Okolie. Okolie later admitted to faking her kidnapping in order to extort money from her parents.

Both suspects are currently in custody, and the stolen ransom money has been recovered. The investigation is ongoing.

The Commissioner of Police urged parents and guardians to ensure that their children are raised in a godly manner, stressing that such measures are essential to prevent future problems for both the children and society.