The National Youth Corp member, Rofiat Lawal, who was kidnapped along Benin -Ore Expressway on Tuesday has regain freedom after her family paid a ransom of N1.1million.
The abductors were said to have demanded N20 million ransom which her family appealed that they could not afford.
Following negotiations, the kidnappers reportedly reduced the N20 million ransom to N5 million.
Giving an update on the incident, Lawal’s friend identified as Agbakwara, who was privy to the incident, disclosed on Saturday March 1, 2025 that Rofiat Lawal has regained her freedom.
Sharing a video of the victim in a Facebook post, Agbakwara wrote; In the early morning of 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 home town, my fans, and family.
“Though the collective efforts and generosity of so many, we able to raise N1.1 million, which was sent at 4.20pm on Friday.
“This morning we got, another call confirming that Rofiat was on her way home.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed, shared the news, and tagged the necessary authorities. Your support made it possible”, she said.
-9News Nigeria.
