Paris Police Foil Kidnap Attempt on Kika Osunde

On September 4, the usually busy Montparnasse district of Paris became the scene of a crime thriller that almost played out in real life. Paris police officers from the elite Search & Intervention Brigade intercepted three men who had planned to abduct Nigerian fashion entrepreneur and influencer Kika Osunde in broad daylight.

Kika Osunde

The suspects, disguised as deliverymen, were said to have tracked her movements through her highly visible social media presence. Their plan was to seize her just as she continued to settle into her new life in the French capital.
Kika Osunde—popularly known as Kika GoodHair has built a powerful brand across in Africa and Europe. She co-founded Good Hair Ltd., a luxury hair company, and also runs the Lagos restaurant Brass & Copper.

Beyond business, she has a strong online presence, sharing her lifestyle, travels, and fashion moments with hundreds of thousands of fans across Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.

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Her glamorous visibility, however, appears to have caught the wrong kind of attention. According to international reports, the men arrested were closely monitoring her posts to determine her location before attempting the stopped abduction.

The Paris prosecutor’s office has since opened an investigation, stating the seriousness of the case. authorities are examining the possibility that a larger network was involved in the plot.
For Nigerians, the story feels relatable beyond the drama of an attempted kidnap abroad. Kika Osunde is one of many Nigerians who have taken their creativity and business to the global stage, carrying with them the double burden of fame and risk. Her near-miss in Paris raises an eye-opening conversation about digital exposure, safety, and the unseen dangers that sometimes follow public figures.

Kika Osunde-Instagram

For now, the quick action of French authorities has stopped what could have been a tragic event. And for all of us watching the story unfold it is both a relief and a reminder: in an age where visibility equals influence, it also demands caution.