John Lyon, a former banker, has been detained by police for allegedly participating in a kidnapping ring.
According to reports, Lyon, who is thought to be a key figure in a kidnapping ring that operates in Bayelsa State, was detained in Abuja.
Lyon admitted to taking part in “only two” kidnapping operations in a video that was captured on the day of his arrest.
Using his experience in the banking industry, Lyon allegedly oversaw the kidnap of a top bank executive who paid N60million ransom.
A four-man gang allegedly kidnapped the senior bank executive, Danjuma Emeije, at Okaka in Yenagoa metropolis on June 30, 2022.
The police had previously made some arrests over the incident.
A close relative of Emeije, who pleaded anonymity, confirmed the arrest of the suspects, according to The Eagle.
He said: “When Danjuma Emeije came back from the Operation Puff Adder’s office in Yenagoa, he was visibly shaking after seeing those involved in his horrifying kidnap.”
Spokesman for the Bayelsa State Police Command, Asinim Butswat, said: “Investigation is ongoing and the police are making progress.”