The Federal Capital Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected fraudster and ritualist who confined a woman in a hotel in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
The suspect’s plan to use the victim for an alleged money ritual was interrupted when hotel staff heard her screams and entered the room, discovering her naked and bound with cellophane tape.
SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s spokesperson, announced the arrest in a statement on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
She noted that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) took the suspect into custody and has not yet handed him over to the police for further investigation.
The statement read: “The FCT police command is aware of the video footage making the rounds about a lady who was criminally confined in Top view hotel, Wuse, Abuja on 17th September, 2024 by an alleged Internet fraudster allegedly for money ritual.
“Findings revealed that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken the suspect into custody and are yet to hand over to the police for diligent investigation.
“The FCT police command for all intent and purposes awaits the NSCDC to hand over all parties for commencement of diligent and discreet investigation.
“Further development will be communicated in due course.”
