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Police arrest Housewife for faking her kidnap, extorting N2.5m from Husband
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Mrs. Misturah Bada, for allegedly faking her own kidnapping and extorting N2.5m from her husband who resides in South Africa.
Also arrested in connection with the incident is her accomplice, Adedamola Daniel, 30, who allegedly aided the scheme by providing a SIM card used to negotiate the ransom.
Police said the case was reported on November 24, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., when the husband raised an alarm through one of the Command’s emergency lines, claiming that his wife had been abducted by armed men who initially demanded a ransom of N10m, later reduced to N3m.
According to a statement on Saturday by the Command’s spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi, the husband paid N2.5m in a bid to secure his wife’s release, but the supposed kidnappers failed to free her, prompting the deployment of human and technical assets of the Command’s Special Squad to track the alleged criminals.
Mrs. Bada was later “rescued” and reunited with her family before being invited for debriefing.
During interrogation, she claimed that six armed men in a silver Toyota Venza abducted her, took her to their hideout and dispossessed her of an iPhone 12 Pro Max. She also stated that the ransom was first paid into her bank account before being handed over to the kidnappers.
“On 24 November 2025 at about 2200 hours, the Command received a distress call from the husband, through one of the emergency numbers, reporting that his wife, Mrs. Misturah Bada, had allegedly been kidnapped by armed men who demanded a ransom of N10m , later reduced to N3m. A sum of N2.5m was subsequently paid by the husband, Mr. Bada, an innocent Nigerian resident in South Africa, yet the supposed kidnappers refused to release the victim,” the statement read.
“Upon receipt of the complaint, human and technical assets of the Command Special Squad were immediately deployed to track the alleged kidnappers. The alleged victim, Mrs. Misturah Bada, was released and reunited with her family. After which she was invited and debriefed, during which she claimed that she was kidnapped by six armed men driving a silver Toyota Venza, taken to their stronghold, and dispossessed of her iPhone 12 Pro Max.”
However, further investigation revealed inconsistencies in her account. On December 3, 2025, operatives arrested Adedamola Daniel in Ede, Osun State, and recovered a SIM card used to register the WhatsApp account through which the ransom negotiations were conducted.
Daniel reportedly confessed that Mrs. Bada requested his SIM card to open the WhatsApp account and that he provided the one-time password sent to his line, enabling her to operate the account.
When confronted with the findings, Mrs. Bada admitted to faking her kidnapping in order to extort money from her husband, police said.
Further investigation led to the recovery of the iPhone 12 Pro Max from one Yusuf Sodiq, 34, who allegedly told investigators that he bought the phone from Mrs. Bada for N380,000 and was warned not to insert any SIM card into it.
The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, condemned the act and warned the public against false reporting and criminal deception capable of diverting vital security resources.
The Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property and urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the police.
Police said investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of the investigation.
Recall that a 15-year-old boy and four of his friends were recently arrested in Lagos for allegedly staging a fake kidnapping and extorting a ransom of N1.7m from the boy’s mother.
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad of the Lagos State Police Command on December 17 and 18, following investigations into a viral video showing a schoolboy pleading for mercy in what appeared to be a kidnappers’ den.
Police said the incident was initially reported on November 26, 2025, at the Ago Palace Police Division as a case of a missing person. However, preliminary investigations later revealed that the alleged kidnapping was deliberately orchestrated by the supposed victim, Victor Aligwo, aged 15, in collaboration with four of his friends.
Former Imo State Governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, was arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday night.
The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the development to Channels Television.
Okorocha, who was arrested at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja, was, however, released on bail by the NPF following an hour of interrogation over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation.
CSP Iniedu, who confirmed the arrest and subsequent release on bail to our correspondent, noted that the former governor was asked to return to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday for further interrogation as investigations into the allegations continue.
The arrest reportedly followed Okorocha’s failure to honour previous police invitations in connection with the ongoing investigation.
He was initially invited to the Force Headquarters on September 2, but the appointment was rescheduled to September 8 at the request of his lawyers, a date he reportedly failed to honour.
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has been appointed a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council list released last night.
This is despite the fact that he is the National Leader of the opposition All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
Similarly, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, the National Leader of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke of the opposition Accord Party (AP), are on the expanded and all-inclusive team headed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Other members include Presidential Adviser on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala Usman, former Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun, former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo, and former House of Representatives member Patrick Obahiagbon.
Also named as members are former Osun APC governorship candidate Bola Oyebamiji, former National Legal Advisers Dr. Muiz Banire and Babatunde Ogala, Chief Ayiri Emami, Victor Giadom, Magnus Abe, and former Ogun State Governor Gbenga Daniel.
The list, according to a report by The Nation, reflects inter-party cooperation and harmony based on the shared vision of propelling the country to the horizon of progress.
The report quoted a statement by APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, as saying that the campaign council will be inaugurated tomorrow in Abuja.
Enugu State Governor, Dr Peter Mbah, has called for a thorough and impartial police investigation into the recent violence surrounding a political gathering in the state, assuring that anyone found responsible will face the law regardless of political affiliation.
Mbah, in an address to the people of Enugu State, expressed concern over reports of violence, particularly a shooting incident that left a citizen injured.
The governor said his immediate concern was the welfare of those injured, residents who experienced fear during the incident, and families affected by the violence.
He assured the victims and affected residents that their safety and well-being remained a priority for his administration.
“I know how much our people value the peace and security we have worked so hard to establish in Enugu. Incidents such as these cause anxiety and deserve our full attention,” the governor said.
Mbah stressed that every citizen, irrespective of political affiliation, must be able to exercise their political rights without fear, intimidation or violence.
He reiterated the state government’s commitment to protecting lives, upholding the law and ensuring that justice was served without favour.
The governor also stated that, in view of the preliminary findings regarding the incident, he expected the police to conduct a comprehensive and impartial investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the violence and identify those responsible.
According to him, anyone found culpable would be held accountable through the appropriate legal process, irrespective of their political connections.
“The Enugu State Government has made its position clear regarding allegations of involvement in this violence,” Mbah stated, reaffirming his administration’s responsibility to maintain peace and security across the state.
The incident has raised concerns over political tolerance and the safety of citizens participating in political activities in Enugu State.
The governor’s call for an impartial investigation underscores the need for the relevant security agencies to establish the facts surrounding the shooting and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
He concluded his address by thanking the people of Enugu State and praying for God’s continued blessings upon the state.
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