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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
An alleged kidnapper who operates in Bayelsa State, John Lyon, aka IK Kpai Kpai, has been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Lyon was reportedly arrested on Saturday in Abuja by men of the Bayelsa State Police Command.
A video showing the alleged kidnapper being handcuffed surfaced on social media on Sunday.
In the video, Lyon confessed to kidnapping, adding that he only joined the syndicate to carry out two operations.
He was also seen begging for forgiveness over his alleged crime, saying his wife had just delivered a baby.
“Sir, please forgive me. My wife just born self,” he said in the video while shedding tears.
According to his Facebook profile, Lyon worked for one of the new generation banks between 2008 and 2014.
He also says he is the Chief Executive Officer of Lions Interior Hub.
On numerous Facebook posts, Lyon identified as a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Lyon’s social media posts showed him displaying luxurious lifestyle and posting motivational quotes about success.
In a Facebook post published on April 27, 2020, he told his followers to keep working hard and “stay safe.”
“Nothing good ever cames(sic) from too many people knowing your business. Being private and lowkey is the best way to be.#Hustle Hard #stay safe,” he wrote.