2 Arrested For Conspiracy, Threats, Others In Edo

3 weeks ago 26

2 Arrested For Conspiracy, Threats, Others In Edo | Daily Report Nigeria

Operatives of the Edo state police command have arrested two people for threats, amongst other crimes.

According to reports, the suspect had texted the victim, threatening to burn down her house and kill her.

ATTENTION: Click HERE to join our WhatsApp group and receive News updates directly on your WhatsApp!

The spokesperson of the police command, SP Moses Joel Yamu added that the suspect threatened to do all manner of things to the victim, Evelyn Akpan and her family if she fails to pay the sum of N1.5m.

On 08/09/2024, a complaint was received from one Evelyn Akpan ‘f’ that on 30th September 2024 an unknown person sent her text messages threatening to burn down her house and assassinate her entire family if she does not pay the sum of One Million, Five Hundred Thousand naira (1,500,000),” the statement read.

“Operatives of the Command through proper investigation tracked down and arrested one Prince Anthony Uwa ‘m’ aged 31 and William Ugiagdor ‘m’ aged 38 who have both confessed to the crime.

Also Read:  Father, 41, Arrested For Defiling 12-Years-Old Daughter For Two Years In Ogun

“The Commissioner of Police CP Nemi Iwo (+) is calling on the good people of Edo state especially the youths to eschew crime and criminal activities and rather embrace and explore legitimate opportunities, pursue education, and develop skills that will benefit them and their communities as he emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and working towards a safer and more prosperous future.

“The command can be reached on the following telephone lines: For Distress: 08077773721, 08037646272. For Complaints:08150999335.”