Married Woman Found In Hotel With Lover After Reports That She Was Kidnapped

A woman identified as Oluchi, whose family had reported her missing and allegedly kidnapped in Edo State, has been found in a hotel in Delta State alongside a man said to be her lover.

Naija News reports that the discovery came after relatives, friends and associates launched efforts to secure her release following ransom demands allegedly made after her disappearance.

Family members had earlier reported to the police that Oluchi was abducted in the Ikpoba Hill area of Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.

The incident generated widespread concern, with her children, including a daughter based in Canada, appealing to members of the public for financial assistance after the suspected kidnappers allegedly demanded a ₦50 million ransom, which was later reduced to ₦20m.

However, police investigations later led operatives to a hotel in Ubiaroko, Delta State, where the woman was found.

A source familiar with the investigation said detectives were able to trace a phone number linked to one of the suspects, which eventually led them to the hotel.

“Police traced the number of the man to a hotel in Ubiaroko, Delta State. They met the man and the kidnapped woman inside a hotel,” the source said.

According to the source, Oluchi’s husband was subsequently informed after police made the discovery.

The development reportedly stunned family members who had believed she was being held against her will by kidnappers.

Reacting in a video that has since gone viral on social media, Oluchi’s daughter, Anita, said the family was devastated by the outcome of the investigation.

“My mum has been released. My mum is involved in this kidnapping case. I only did what I did to save my mom,” she said.

Anita explained that the family had worked closely with law enforcement authorities from the onset and had not paid any ransom before her mother was found.

“We were called that my mum has been released. We didn’t pay the kidnappers. The money is intact. We are going to make a refund. We involved the Police from the beginning. We now know it was not a real kidnapping,” she said.

She added that the family had acted in good faith throughout the period of the alleged abduction.

Anita further alleged that investigators informed the family that her mother and another individual had planned to obtain part of the funds already raised.

“They said my mom is involved. They are having a relationship. The guy was traced. They had agreed to take what we already raised to ₦20 million,” she alleged.

Describing the emotional toll of the incident, Anita said the revelation had deeply affected members of the family.

“This has shattered my family. My dad has some health issues. This is so unfortunate,” she said.

The Harmony Ladies Club, a social group to which Anita belongs, also expressed disappointment over the outcome of the case.

In a statement circulated on its WhatsApp platform, the group said members had provided emotional, logistical and financial support after learning about the reported abduction.

“When news of her alleged abduction broke, the club acted swiftly in good faith. Out of sisterhood, love, and a sense of community responsibility, we rallied immediately,” the statement read.

The group added that it was shocked by the findings that emerged from the police investigation.

Confirming the development, the spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, said four persons had been arrested in connection with the incident.

“I can confirm the incident and also let you know that four people have also been arrested in connection with the incident,” Yamu said.

He added that investigations were ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the case and the roles played by those arrested.