A 36-year-old Nigerian man, John Lyon who is known for flaunting his wealth on social media, has been arrested by the police on suspicion of being a kidnapper.
John Lyon The Kidnapper
It was gathered that the suspect who is well known in Bayelsa for living a lavish lifestyle in clubs and bars, was arrested in Abuja during a failed operation.
Some reports indicate that ‘John Lyon the kidnapper’ was arrested by the police after a N70 million ransom payment was allegedly traced to his bank account.
In a video circulating on social media, Lyon was seen stripped and left in his underwear while being surrounded by men who appeared to be police detectives.
The Bayelsa big boy confessed to belonging to a kidnap gang but stated that he only participated in two operations before he got arrested.
But another man behind the camera, who seems to be a victim, countered him, saying Lyon was one of those who attempted to butcher him after he was kidnapped. He vowed that he would testify against him in court.
The suspect broke into tears while pleading for forgiveness, alleging that his wife had just been put to bed and that his arresters should temper justice with mercy.
It was gathered that John Lyon is a millionaire from Bayelsa based in Abuja. He’s a former staff of Sterling Bank. He uses the name Lyon Interior as a cover-up for illicit criminal activities.
Another photo of Lyon during a church service also reveals that he is a deeply religious man. He could be observed in the still photograph engaging in passionate prayer.
A Kidnapper terrorising Bayelsa State has been arrested in Abuja after been tracked by the Nigerian Police.According to source, he is well known in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State because he lives very large and spends heavily in Clubs and bars. He's popularly known as John Lyon pic.twitter.com/jsUcv1hhx8
— EAGLE EYES Report (@ReportEagle) September 24, 2022
A key member of APC structure has been arrested.
A Kidnapper and Political Bandit.
Nigeria must work in our lifetime. https://t.co/L7d1zQkGQT
— Sirdam (@KnightSirdam) September 24, 2022
Before and After: A kidnapper's story pic.twitter.com/yf8CsY0ypF
— Arthur of Camelot (@KingArthurOG) September 24, 2022
For those of you who go to church to look for “God Fearing Man”, be aware that the church is just like the hospital.-Not everyone is responding to treatment. Crying during worship doesn’t make someone holy.
This is Lyon the Kidnapper who tortures, maims and kills Nigerians. pic.twitter.com/AmsAi4ZetW
— Doctör Penking™ 🇦🇺🇳🇬 Peter Obi (@drpenking) September 25, 2022
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. pic.twitter.com/dJS4WBztnW
— Doctör Penking™ 🇦🇺🇳🇬 Peter Obi (@drpenking) September 25, 2022
This is John Lyon the arrested kidnapper wearing an APC t-shirt. He was a proud APC member. Imagine if this was Peter Obi’s face on his shirt, Nigeria would have been on fire.
Keyamo and co can’t say anything on this. pic.twitter.com/d2Si83r6if
— A Distinguished Field Marshal ⚡️ (@General_Oluchi) September 25, 2022
He actually told us to stay safe😭 pic.twitter.com/rnlae9goZv
— Iyke (@currentiyke) September 24, 2022
Millionaire Kidnapper, John Lyon a.k.a IK- Kpai-kpai Arrested In Abuja.
▪︎John Lyon is from Bayelsa State.
▪︎ Born on 22 Dec 1986.
▪︎ He was a former staff of Sterling bank.
▪︎ He uses the name Lyon interior hub as a cover up for his many kidnapping activities. (1) pic.twitter.com/4V6R3N4jCU
— Rivers_Man_🇳🇬 (@MikeMonday17) September 25, 2022
This comes a few days after Billionaire kidnapper Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, popularly known as Evans, was sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for kidnapping.