From Premium Times Nigeria · Saviour Imukudo · · 1m 50s
Police arrest man over alleged plot to kidnap 16-year-old girlfriend for N50m ransom
Police arrest 23-year-old man for alleged N50m ransom plot against 16-year-old girlfriend.
In brief
Police arrest 23-year-old man for alleged N50m ransom plot against 16-year-old girlfriend. Police arrested Terry Ogbonna, 23, for plotting to kidnap his 16-year-old girlfriend and demand N50m ransom from her mother. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Police arrest man over alleged plot
Police arrest 23-year-old Terry Ogbonna in Delta State over alleged plot to kidnap his 16-year-old girlfriend for N50m ransom.
Suspect admits to kidnapping plan
Terry Ogbonna told police he and friend Lucky planned the kidnapping but later changed their minds.
Girl identifies boyfriend
Girl identified Terry Ogbonna as her boyfriend during police interview.
Girl recounts alleged kidnapping
Girl said boyfriend took her to his house and later threatened to throw her into river for N50m ransom.
Ransom demand sent
Girl discovered ransom message demanding N50,000 from mother for her feeding.
Suspect claims unaware of law
Terry Ogbonna admitted to sexual relations with girlfriend but said unaware having sex with under-18 is illegal.
Legal implications
Under Nigeria’s Child Rights Act, sexual intercourse with 16-year-old is rape punishable by life imprisonment.
Police investigation reveals
Police found suspect set up resident Theophilus to appear as mastermind of kidnapping.
Theophilus arrested briefly
Theophilus was arrested for two days before truth emerged about kidnapping plot.
Girl unaware of plan
Girl said boyfriend raised idea of faking kidnapping to get money from mother but she refused.
Ransom demand escalated
Girl discovered ransom demand increased from N50,000 to N50 million for her feeding.
Legal consequences
Terry Ogbonna could face life imprisonment if convicted under Nigeria’s Child Rights Act.
What happens next
Police must prove kidnapping and sexual assault charges beyond reasonable doubt in court.
The takeaway
Police arrested Terry Ogbonna, 23, for plotting to kidnap his 16-year-old girlfriend and demand N50m ransom from her mother.
