A photo of alleged notorious kidnapper ‘Lion’ posing with security operatives has been shared online after news of his arrest was reported.
It was reported earlier that the suspect was traced to Abuja from Bayelsa and was arrested. In the video, he was seen begging for mercy while claiming he has only kidnapped two people.
Twitter user @drpenking who shared a photo of Lion with the security men wrote;
Lyon the Kidnapper rolling with law enforcement. Imagine suspecting a criminal like this and calling authorities to “give useful information” about him and the “authorities happen to be his friends. Imagine what would happen to you. Nigeria is a scary place.
“Hustle hard, stay safe” – Suspected kidnapper, John Iyon says in old Facebook post
A Bayelsa Big boy, John Iyon, who was arrested for alleged kidnapping had encouraged people to work hard and stay safe.
The suspect was arrested in Abuja after being traced from Bayelsa State.
In a viral video, Iyon, who was handcuffed, claimed he had only participated in two kidnapping operations before his arrest.
In one of his Facebook posts dated April 27, 2022, John wrote: “Nothing good ever came from too many people knowing your business. Being private and lowkey is the best way to be. Hustle Hard, stay safe”
