# 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.
- Title: Police arrest man over alleged plot to kidnap 16-year-old…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/regional/south-south-regional/918367-police-arrest-man-over-alleged-plot-to-kidnap-16-year-old-girlfriend-for-n50m-ransom.html
- Author: Saviour Imukudo
- Published: 2026-10-19T21:47:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: police, delta state, terry ogbonna, 16-year-old girl, n50m ransom, kidnapping plot, nigeria, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Police arrested Terry Ogbonna, 23, for plotting to kidnap his 16-year-old girlfriend and demand N50m ransom from her mother.