Nwoko advocates punishment for culprits behind staged kidnappings

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has advocated punishment for culprits behind staged kidnappings, urging security agencies to ensure that culprits of staged kidnapping face the full weight of the law.

Nwoko, in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, expressed disapproval of the growing trend of staged kidnapping.

He noted that making culprits face the full weight of the law would send a clear message that such deceit has no place in the Nigerian society.

According to him, he recently received a distress call from a parent whose son was said to have been kidnapped, with a viral video showing him in the forest of Aniocha North.

“I immediately mobilised the police and local vigilantes for rescue, only for investigations to reveal that the young man staged his own kidnapping.

“This is a reckless and criminal act, alien to the values of our people in Delta North, and it must not be allowed to take root.

“Staged kidnappings traumatise families, waste vital security resources, erode public trust, and trivialise the suffering of genuine victims.

“I, therefore, urge security agencies to ensure the culprits face the full weight of the law, to send a clear message that such deceit has no place in our society,” Nwoko declared.

He said that as senator representing Delta North, he remained committed to safeguarding communities in the constituency, supporting security agencies, and ensuring peace and trust prevail among the people. (NAN)