A suspected kidnapper, John Iyon, has pleaded for forgiveness, claiming that his wife was just delivered of a baby boy.
He was said to have been arrested in Abuja after being traced from Bayelsa State following a kidnap incident.
In a viral video, Iyon, who was handcuffed, claimed he had only participated in two kidnapping operations before his arrest.
Crying, he said, “Forgive me, make una forgive me, my wife just born sef, a boy.”
Several videos of the suspect, where he was flaunting himself as a big boy, are currently trending on social media.
However, a man there claimed to be one of Lion’s victims and insisted the suspect has kidnapped more than two people.
He narrated how Lion allegedly kidnapped him and threatened to end his life.
When contacted, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command, confirmed the arrest but promised to revert with details.
