According to the Abia State Police, John had taken refuge at Wisdom Guest House, using it as a base for negotiating the ransom with his family. However, his cunning plan came to an abrupt end when the Police Surveillance and Intelligence strategy swooped in and apprehended him.

A statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Abia State Police Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, shed light on the unfolding drama. It was reported that on November 13, 2023, the police received distressing reports from the family members of John, claiming that he had been kidnapped by unidentified assailants while attempting to withdraw money along Bank Road in Umuahia.

Swiftly responding to the report, the Abia State Police sprang into action, employing surveillance intelligence to trace the alleged kidnapping back to Umuahia. Upon reaching the specified location, they stumbled upon John at Wisdom Guest House. To their surprise, no evidence suggested external involvement in the purported kidnapping.

Upon further examination, John reportedly confessed to masterminding his own kidnapping, initially demanding a staggering three million naira as ransom. However, in a desperate bid to secure funds to alleviate substantial debts, he later reduced the ransom to two million naira during negotiations with his family.

The statement concluded by noting that the matter is currently under discreet investigation, leaving the community and authorities alike baffled by the audacity of John's deceitful ploy. The unraveling saga serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable twists that can occur within the realm of criminal activities, leaving the public both astonished and intrigued by the lengths some individuals will go to address their financial woes.