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‘I was hired to kidnap Rivers woman for N40,000’
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A 35-year-old man, Victor Ini, was arrested by police in connection with the abduction of a woman in Rivers State.
Ini claimed he was promised N40,000 to participate in the kidnapping, which was planned by the woman's neighbour.
- Coverage on "‘I was hired to kidnap Rivers woman for N40,000’" is currently concentrated in center-aligned outlets with primary documentation.
- Reporting focuses on verified chronology, official disclosures, and institutional releases.
Key Takeaways
- Victor Ini was hired to kidnap a woman for N40,000.
- Victor Ini, a 35-year-old man from Akwa Ibom State, was arrested for suspected kidnapping.
- The gang planned to abduct the woman from her shop and collect money.
- The Rivers State Police arrested Ini and shared an interrogation video.
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What's Next
Expected Outcomes
- Possible prosecution of Victor Ini and the woman's neighbour.
Why It Matters
The case highlights the issue of kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria.
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 10Punch Newspapers: A suspected Rivers kidnapper arrested by police confesses he was hired to abduct a woman for N40,000 after her neighbour planned the attack.
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