Benue Man Arrested for Faking Own Kidnapping in Political Stunt

The Nigerian Police arrested Andrew Paul Audu from Benue State for allegedly staging his own kidnapping to gain political advantage and cause unnecessary panic. Audu vanished on March 8, 2025, claiming abduction by political opponents.

His false report triggered a search operation wasting valuable resources until his arrest in Abuja on October 31, 2025. Audu, posing as a Muslim cleric online, spread hate speech and fake news to gain attention.

He faces charges of kidnapping and abduction, with investigations ongoing to uncover any accomplices.