NYSC member issued after redemption payment N1.1m

• The NYSC member, Rofiat Lawal, kidnapped on the Benin-Ore highway, regains his freedom after a redemption payment n1.1m
• The kidnappers initially requested N20M but reduced the amount to N5m after negotiations
• Lawal’s release was ensured by collective efforts by her family, friends and wise

A member of the National Youth Service (NYSC), Rofiat Lawal, who was abducted along the Benin-Ore road, was released on Tuesday after her family paid a redemption of N1.1 million.

Lawal was kidnapped while traveling from Benin, the state of Edo, to Ibadan, Oyo Stateto resume its main mission.

Family negotiates redemption from N20M

According to the reports, the kidnappers initially demanded N20 million in redemption, but later reduced the amount to N5 million following negotiations with Lawal’s family.

However, the family endeavored to raise the funds, causing calls for assistance from friends, associates and wise men.

A close friend of the victim, Agbakwara, who was involved in negotiations, offered an update of the situation.

In a Facebook Post, on Saturday, he shared a video with Lawal and detailed the efforts to ensure his release.

“In the early hours of Friday, the kidnappers pressed us, warning that if we did not meet their requirements, we should not expect it to return,” Agbakwara wrote.

He explained that a collective effort that involves Lawal’s schoolmates, members of the Muslim Association, friends and family members helped increase N1.1 million.

Rofiat was released on Friday after redemption

Redemption was paid in an account provided by kidnappers, with a man named Isaac Ayo, claiming that his sister was abducted and promising to deliver money.

After a few hours of restless waiting, Lawal and other victims were released on Friday night and were taken to a hospital for medical care.

“Finally, around 10 pm, I received a long -awaited call: they were released and taken to the hospital,” Agbakwara said.

He confirmed that Lawal was gathered with her family on Saturday morning, while the other victims returned to their families.

Agbakwara expressed gratitude to all those who contributed to the redemption, shared information about the incident and labeled the relevant authorities. “Your support made this possible,” he said, recognizing the role of collective efforts in ensuring Lawal’s freedom.

The incident highlights the increasing concerns about uncertainty on major highways in NigeriaEspecially Benin-Ore Expressway, which has become a point of view for armed abductions and robberies.

Lawal’s warmth serves as a memory of the risks that travelers face and the urgent need for improved security measures to protect the citizens.

The bandits kidnap the former NYSC general manager

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the bandits had kidnapped a former general manager From the body of the National Youth Service (NYSC), brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (RTD) and many others from Katsina.

Tsiga and others were abducted after the bandits attacked the Tsiga community in the Bakori Local Government area of ​​Katsina. As Leadership reported, the bandits attacked the community around 12:30 am on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Source: legit.ng