Nigerians were in shock on Sunday as a video of John Lyon, an alleged kidnapper known for flaunting dollars on social media went viral.
John Lyon broke the heart of many as he was known for constantly dropping motivational quotes on social and posting pictures of himself in church
In one video, the suspect displayed a wad of dollars, repeatedly saying, “Money is good. Hustle! Hustle!! Hustle!!!”
There were also pictures of him at different social gatherings, including one at Transcorp Hotels, Abuja.
The suspect, who apparently worked in Bayelsa State, was also spotted wearing a variety of shirts bearing the logos of some of the nation’s top political organizations.
He was seen in one photo posing alongside security personnel at what appeared to be a state politician’s campaign rally.
In the viral video, Lyon could be seen kneeling down shirtless with just boxers and weeping like a child in the police custody
Lyon pleaded for mercy, saying he was only involved in kidnap operations twice. He also asked to be released because his wife had just been put to bed.
A police detective asked the suspect in pidgin: “So, are you saying it is only two persons you have joined their gang to kidnap?
Lyon replied: “Yes, sir,” and the voice declared: “You are a liar.”
However, a man, who claimed to be one of his victims, was also seen challenging Lyon when he saw him while he was in captivity and was being tortured.
Reacting to Lyon’s arrest, a Twitter user under the name Immaculate, wrote: “You can see the Bayelsa kidnapper too. So many people are into illegal jobs and runs, but they appear legitimate and working upright. That is Nigeria for you. So many wrongdoings not until the law catch up with them.”
Tweeting with the handle, Seefinish_Publyk, another social media user wrote: “John Lyon Shameful crying. A kidnapper terrorizing Bayelsa State popularly known as Lion has been caught at #Abuja after his last job. He is crying like a baby. Why not avoid begging or crying by not committing the crime.”
