In a major breakthrough, Borno State Police Command have arrested an uncle and four accomplices suspected of kidnapping an 8-year-old girl, his own niece. Reports confirm that the abductors demanded and received a ₦3 million cryptocurrency ransom for her release.
Authorities acted swiftly following intelligence reports and managed to rescue the child safely, while apprehending the suspects. The police have assured the public that all individuals involved will face the full weight of the law.
This arrest highlights the growing trend of crypto-related ransom payments in kidnapping cases and underscores the urgent need for vigilance and coordinated action by security agencies across Nigeria.
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