The Nigeria Police Force has arrested an Abuja socialite, popularly known as John Lyon, on suspicion of being a kidnapper.
A source with knowledge of the incident stated that the suspect who has been terrorising Bayelsa State was arrested in Abuja.
The source stated that the suspect was caught during a failed operation.
Mr Lyon is well known in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State for his lavish lifestyle in Clubs and bars.
In the video which was seen online, the kidnapper confessed to belonging to a gang of kidnappers but stated that he has only kidnapped two people before he got arrested.
The suspect was heard begging for forgiveness. He alleged that his wife had just been put to bed and that his arresters should temper justice with mercy.
Lyon pleaded for forgiveness as he claimed that his wife was just delivered a baby boy.
Crying, he said, “Forgive me, make una forgive me, my wife just born sef, a boy.”
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