Nigerian Police Foil Ivorian Self-Kidnap Plot, Arrest Perpetrators

Nigerian Police rescued Ivorian national Alleby from a staged self-kidnap plot in Ogun State. Alleby conspired with Arisa to fake his abduction and extort ransom from his family in Côte d'Ivoire.

The rescue operation led to the arrest of Alleby and Arisa, who produced fake torture videos and voice notes to pressure Alleby's family. The Nigerian Police described the act as a serious crime and warned against such actions that undermine public safety and the country's reputation.