Lagos Police Reveal Fake Kidnap Scheme by Scrap

In March 2024, the Lagos State Police Command announced that a group of criminals had staged a fake kidnapping in the city’s “Scrap” area. The perpetrators pretended to abduct a businessman, demanded a ransom, and then released the victim unharmed, revealing the plot as a scam intended to extort money and create panic. Police arrested several suspects, recovered the ransom money, and warned the public to verify any kidnapping claims before paying. Views Nigeria