19-year-old Lady Detained For Kidnapping An Elderly Pastor In Edo State

The lady who claims to be an undergraduate went to the pastor’s house with other members of the gang and deceived him into opening his gate feigning she was crying and is a wife to a member of his church.

A 19-year-old woman has been detained in Edo state after reportedly planning with her boyfriend to kidnap an elderly man.

Parading the suspect in front of reporters, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Funsho Adegboye, stated that the lady, who claims to be an undergraduate, went to the pastor’s house with other members of the gang and tricked him into opening his gate by pretending to be crying and is married to a member of his church.

‘’She was crying that she needed help from the pastor that they should please open the gate for her and that she is the wife of one of the church members. That is the lie she told the pastor. As soon as the pastor opened the door for her, other members of the kidnapping group hijacked the pastor at gunpoint and took the man away.”

The Commissioner advised parents to keep an eye on their children and wards, as well as check what they do and the kind of friendships they maintain.

‘’She saw one of the suspects giving the gun to her boyfriend. According to her, it was her boyfriend who lured her into this criminal activity. It is quite unfortunate that a 19-year-old girl! People should be careful”.

When questioned, the suspect claimed ignorance of the crime and that she was coerced into participating in the unlawful action.

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