BREAKING: KIDNAPPED CORPS MEMBER RELEASED AFTER N1.1M RANSOM PAYMENT
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A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped on Tuesday along the Benin-Ore Expressway, has been released after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million.
Lawal was abducted while traveling from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, to resume her primary assignment.
Initially, the kidnappers demanded a N20 million ransom, but her family pleaded that they could not afford the amount. After several negotiations, the ransom was reduced to N5 million.
Providing an update on the situation, Lawal’s friend, identified as Agbakwara, confirmed on Saturday that she had regained her freedom.
“In desperation, I reached out to everyone I could, her colleagues in school, the Muslim association, her friends from her hometown, my fans, and her family.
“Through the collective efforts and generosity of so many, we were able to raise N1.1 million, which was sent at 4:20 pm on Friday to an account provided by the kidnappers.
“The recipient, Isaac Ayo, claimed that his sister had also been kidnapped and assured us he would deliver the ransom alongside his own.”
He stated that Lawal was finally reunited with her family on Saturday morning.
“For hours, we anxiously waited. Finally, at around 10 pm, we received the long-awaited call: they had been released and taken to the hospital.
“This morning, we got another call confirming that Rofiat was on her way home, and the others had also safely returned to their families.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed, shared the news, and tagged the necessary authorities. Your support made this possible,” he concluded
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