The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended Philemon Chukwuma, a chef accused of plotting the abduction of his employer’s 12-year-old son, Justin Nwakwo, in the Jabi area of Abuja.
The FCT Police revealed this shocking development via their official social media account on Sunday, February 18.
Chukwuma, employed by the Nwakwo family, confessed to his role in the crime, admitting to coercing a ransom of three million, nine hundred thousand naira from the boy’s father.
In a statement, the FCT Police announced, “Ulagu Philemon Chukwuma ‘m’ 29 years for masterminding the kidnap of his boss’ son, Justin Nwakwo ‘m’ 12, on February 10, 2024, in Jabi, Abuja.
“Philemon, a domestic worker, who serves as a Chef to the Nwakwo family, was arrested by officers of the Utako Police Divisional Headquarters that were following up on investigations to rescue the abducted boy and also to arrest the perpetrators.
“Investigations by the Police revealed that the principal suspect, who has since confessed to the crime, conspired with one McDonald Arinze, currently at large to commit the crime. The suspects had earlier forcefully obtained a cash sum of three million, nine hundred thousand naira (3,900,000) as ransom from the victim’s father. The arm of the law however caught up with the criminals following intensified efforts by the Police. The boy was rescued unhurt and reunited with his parents. The cash sum earlier extorted was equally recovered.”
