A 31-year-old man, Chukwemeka Destiny, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command for allegedly planning to kidnap his aunt—the same woman who raised him from childhood.
The suspect was paraded by the police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, who revealed that Destiny had paid ₦900,000 to individuals he believed were kidnappers to carry out the plan.
According to the police, Destiny lived with his aunt from the age of five until he was 15, during which she took care of his upbringing and education. After leaving her home, he reportedly cut off contact with the family.
Edafe described the case as part of a growing and troubling trend where people turn against those who once helped them. He noted that incidents involving betrayal, including attacks on employers or benefactors, are becoming more common.
The police said Destiny made the payment in two parts—₦200,000 initially, followed by ₦700,000 the next day. However, the plan failed when the people he contacted turned out not to be kidnappers. Instead, they played along, gathered information, and handed him over to the police, effectively saving the woman’s life.
During interrogation, the suspect admitted to the crime but said he could not explain why he planned it. He described himself as a married man with two children and blamed his actions on “the devil.”
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“I am guilty of what happened. I don’t know what came over me,” he reportedly said.
Reacting to the incident, the aunt—who identified him as her sister’s son—said she was shocked and heartbroken. She explained that since leaving her home as a teenager, Destiny had not maintained any meaningful relationship with the family, despite occasionally being seen in the area.
When asked if she would prefer leniency, she insisted that the law should take its full course.
Police authorities commended her stance, stressing that shielding suspects because of family ties often leads to more serious consequences. They emphasized the importance of allowing justice to prevail in such cases.
The suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue.
