Rofiat Lawal, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, has been freed after her family paid a ransom of N1.1 million.
Lawal was abducted on Tuesday while traveling along the Benin-Ore Expressway from Benin, Edo State, to Ibadan, Oyo State, where she was to begin her primary assignment.
Initially, her kidnappers demanded N20 million for her release. However, after negotiations, they reduced the amount to N5 million—still beyond what her family could afford.
A close friend, identified as Agbakwara, revealed that with contributions from friends, colleagues, and the community, they managed to raise N1.1 million, which was paid to the kidnappers on Friday.
“In the early hours of Friday, the kidnappers threatened that if we failed to meet their demands, we should not expect her return,” Agbakwara shared in a Facebook post.
Fortunately, with the collected amount, Lawal was released. Her family and friends are relieved, though the incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region.
