According to a copy of pleadings signed by Barr. I. E Ekibade on behalf of the legal section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), which was sent to Truth Live News, the suspects, all males, conspired within themselves to “commit felony by wit.”
The eight suspects are; Ighoko Mustapher Odion, Okojie Dominic Ewa, Ojie Patrick, Friday Ighedujiemu, Chief Ibadin Hamilton, Halilu Umaru, Aminu Ibrahim and sah Aliyu.
The state Commissioner of police who is the complainant in the case, filed and prayed the court to serve justice to the eight suspects because they have committed an offence punishable under the Kidnapping Prohibition (Amendment) Law of the state.”