by ‘Jola Sotubo

A teenage boy has been apprehended by the police in Delta after it was alleged that he had formed the habit of conniving with kidnappers.

The 14-year-old boy, identified simply as Julius, is said to have arranged with kidnappers to facilitate the abduction of his 62-year-old grandmother, identified as Hope.

Julius, who lived with his grand mum, is said to have benefited from her kidnapping to the tune of 150,000 after relatives paid N4 million to secure her release.

The Sun reports:

Sources said the suspect was rewarded with N150,000.00 by his gang for “his co-operation.”

Bolstered by the proceeds from the previous kidnap escapade, Julius again allegedly conspired with his partners in crime to kidnap a four-year-old child, Victory on January 17, 2014.

Julius organised his kidnap with other two victims. He was later dropped off on the road. The gunmen held on to the two victims until last Saturday when they were released. But through information, the police arrested Julius for allegedly conniving with his gang to kidnap his grandmother and upon interrogation, he allegedly confessed his role in the two kidnappings.

Acting spokesman of the state police command, DSP Charles Muka, who confirmed the development to Daily Sun in Asaba, said the suspect is in police custody and would be charged to court at the end of investigation.

“Through information, the roles of the suspect were revealed. On interrogation, he confessed receiving N150,000.00 for the role he played when the grandmother was kidnapped and N4 million ransom paid,” he said.

Muka, who stated that development has re-affirmed the belief that all kidnap cases have insider roles, advised parents/guardians to be careful with those they share their personal information with.