A student of the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, identified as Rhoda, was kidnapped while on her way to Port Harcourt for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). She was released after the payment of a ₦2.5 million ransom.
Her release was confirmed on X, formerly known as Twitter, by a prominent social media influencer who had been actively raising awareness about the incident.
The influencer, who had initially alerted the public about Rhoda’s kidnapping, took the initiative to start a crowdfunding campaign to raise the ₦2.5 million demanded by the kidnappers in exchange for her release.
The fundraising efforts were successful, and within less than 24 hours, the influencer confirmed that Rhoda had been freed. In his post, he expressed gratitude and shared the good news: “Happy to announce that Rhoda has been released and is safe now. Thank you all for your donations. Only God can reward your labor of love 🙏🏾.”
He further added, “Full details will come later. Let her rest and enjoy reunion with family.” This update prompted an outpouring of reactions from the public, with many expressing their appreciation for the influencer’s efforts and offering heartfelt messages of support for Rhoda and her family.
Here are some of the reactions from social media users:
@Ajayisanchez: “Thankfully, she is back home with her family. May Nigeria never happen to any of us and our families. Amen!”
@winn_media: “I respect you and things you’ve managed to pull on here. I only hope that one day I will be able to do half.”
@choy160: “It’s important for Rhoda to rest and enjoy being reunited with her family.”
@amourab: “Good job bro. I just hope our government will deal with these security issues decisively. There must be serious consequences for these perpetrators. I tire for this country.”
@TechbroWalter: “You did well. But Omo. Think about it next time before promoting for ransom to be paid to kidnappers o. The law ain’t smiling. But what if na my sister 🙎🏼? Nna Omo continue abeg.”
@sinnerisblessed: “See zoo wey we dey call country! Someone can’t even travel freely upon all the hunger and hardship!!! Why did this county even exist in the first place?”
@Jaggarr: “Thank you for alerting the public to what is happening. Hopefully, the police will still look into the situation and see what actually happened or if anyone around her is involved.”
@SirIce0007: “This is awesome 💯 and I’m in awe! Tinubu no go fit achieve this feat for 8 years. Thanks so much.”
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