A Bayelsa big boy, John Lyon, who was arrested for alleged kidnapping, has pleaded for forgiveness as he claimed that his wife had just delivered a baby boy.

The suspected kidnapper, known for flaunting dollars on social media, was arrested in Abuja after being traced from Bayelsa State .

In a viral video, Lyon, who was handcuffed, claimed he had only participated in two kidnapping operations before his arrest.

In the video, Lyon pleaded for mercy and asked that he should be released because his wife had just been put to bed.

“Forgive me, make una forgive me, my wife just born sef, a boy.” He said, amid sobs.

Watch video below,