Nigeria, May 28 -- A 21-year-old Nigerian man has allegedly faked his own kidnap and collected N2 million ransom from his family.

The suspect, Godwin Ako, allegedly faked the kidnap in collaboration with three others on 4 May in Enugu State, Nigeria's South-east.

The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

Mr Ndukwe, a superintendent of police, said

police operatives attached to the Nsukka Sector of the Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad have arrested Mr Ako for the alleged crime.

The police spokesperson said operatives also arrested the three alleged accomplices.

He identified the three as Chidalu Okechukwu, 19; Ifeanyi Ugwu, 20; and Ossai Chigozie, 35.

Mr Ndukwe said Mr Ako was report...