Police Arrest Couple For Allegedly Kidnapping Online Vendor

TUESDAY March 11, 2025 |TheNewsDESK

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a couple, Emmanuel and Mmesoma Okafor, for allegedly kidnapping an online vendor who had gone to deliver a product in the Iyana Ishashi area of the state.

The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed this during a press briefing on Monday.

According to him, the incident was reported on Sunday, March 9, by the victim, who alleged that she was abducted while attempting to make a delivery.

He said, after seizing the victim, the couple allegedly stripped her naked, assaulted her and took her nude pictures.

Hundeyin added that the couple demanded a ransom of N2 million, threatening to leak the images if she failed to comply.

He said, “The victim received a request for a product and proceeded to the customer’s house in Iyana Ishashi. Upon arrival, the door was opened, and she was forcibly dragged inside by a man and a woman.

“The suspects were later identified as Emmanuel and Mmesoma Okafor. After dragging her into the house, they stripped her naked, beat her up, took her nude picture and asked her to pay N2 million naira or they leak the picture.”

The police spokesman further disclosed that the victim managed to pay N300,000 on the spot before she was allowed to regain her freedom, while the couple threatened to release the pictures if she failed to pay the balance.

While speaking on their arrest, Hundeyin said the victim reported the incident to the police, leading to an immediate investigation.

“The suspects were tracked and arrested. They are currently in police custody as investigations continue,” he added.