Nigeria, Sept. 19 -- The police in Niger State have arrested no fewer than nine suspects in connection with alleged self-kidnapping and unlawful business activities in the state.

The state police spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, said the incident began on September 2, when, at around 10 p.m., the police received a report of a suspected kidnapping in the Mandela area of Minna.

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Join the Premium Times WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You. Open in WhatsApp He said a call was also received from a strange phone number requesting a ransom of N7 million.

According to him, on September 3, Suleiman Dauda, a suspect, was arrested in connection with the crime. The suspect's interrogation led to the arres...