A student of the University of Ilorin, UNILORIN, Rhoda, who was kidnapped while traveling to Port Harcourt for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC has been released after a ransom of ₦2.5 million was paid.
Her release was announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, by a popular social media influencer.
The influencer, who initially raised awareness about the incident, also initiated a crowdfunding campaign to gather the required ransom after revealing that the kidnappers had demanded ₦2.5 million for her freedom.
Less than 24 hours after the fundraiser began, the influencer confirmed Rhoda’s release in a post, saying, “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 added, “Full details will come later. Let her rest and enjoy reunion with family.”
The update prompted an outpouring of gratitude and support in the comments section, with many commending the influencer’s efforts and offering words of encouragement to Rhoda and her family.
See some reactions below:
@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 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.”
