The police in the Federal Capital Territory have confirmed the arrest of a suspected fraudster and ritualist who bound a lady in a hotel room in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja.
The lady managed to scream and attract the attention of hotel staff and others who barged into the room and found her n@ked and bound to an upright chair by a man who identified himself as Alex. You can read the earlier story and watch the video here.
The spokesperson of the FCT command of the Nigerian police, SP Josephine Adeh, said the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) took the suspect into custody and is yet to hand him over to the police for diligent investigation.
“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,” the statement read.
“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.”
