By: Thomas Abidoye
Rofiat Lawal, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who was abducted on Tuesday along the Benin-Ore Expressway, has been freed after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million.
According to reports, Lawal was taken while journeying from Benin in Edo State to Ibadan in Oyo State, where she was heading to begin her primary assignment.
The abductors originally requested N20 million for her release but later agreed to accept N5 million following negotiations.
On Saturday, Agbakwara, a friend of Lawal, provided an update, confirming that she had regained her freedom.
He wrote: ” UPDATE ON LAWAL ROFIAT’S KIDNAPPING CASE
“In the early hours of Friday, the kidnappers pressured us, warning that if we failed to meet their demands, we should not expect her return. 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 ₦1.1 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.
“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.
“To Vanguard Newspapers, who waited since yesterday to conduct an interview, I truly appreciate your patience and dedication.
Alhamdulillah! God never fails. May none of you ever witness sorrow all the days of your life.Thank you all.”
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