TikToker Arrested for Staging Kidnapping to Gain Followers
A TikToker known as Madam Oil Rice was arrested for faking her own kidnapping in Benin City. She claimed to have been kidnapped and later rescued by the police, but investigations revealed the story was fabricated to attract online traffic.
The suspect confessed to staging the incident to increase followers on TikTok. The police warned against creating and circulating fake news that could disrupt peace and security in the state.
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