A Nigerian man outsmarted kidnappers who abducted his sister and demanded a ₦1 million ransom for her release, using quick thinking to recover part of the money after she was freed.
The Shocking Kidnapping Incident
The man shared the terrifying ordeal in a series of tweets on X (formerly Twitter), narrating how the kidnappers contacted his family and pressured them into paying the ransom.
According to him, his sister was abducted in an undisclosed location, and the criminals reached out shortly after, demanding a hefty sum of ₦1 million to ensure her safe return.
With the victim’s life on the line, the family had no choice but to comply. They quickly gathered the funds and transferred them to an account provided by the kidnappers.
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How He Outsmarted the Kidnappers
Despite the trauma of the situation, the man remained alert and devised a strategy to recover the ransom money. Immediately after confirming his sister’s release, he took swift action by freezing the bank account where the funds were sent.
Fortunately, the move worked, preventing the kidnappers from withdrawing the entire sum. However, they had already managed to take ₦600,000, leaving ₦400,000 still intact in the frozen account.
In his words, he recounted: “My sister was kidnapped. They demanded a ₦1 million ransom, which we sent, but we managed to freeze the account after her release.”
[/p]“Unfortunately, they withdrew ₦600,000 before we could act. She also suffered injuries from them hitting her with a hammer.”
The Aftermath and His Sister’s Condition
Though the young woman was eventually freed, she did not escape unharmed. The kidnappers subjected her to physical abuse, striking her with a hammer, leaving her with visible injuries.
Despite the trauma, the man remained grateful that his sister survived the ordeal, acknowledging that the situation could have been much worse had they been unable to meet the ransom demand.
[/p]“Thank God for provision and protection,” he wrote. “Imagine if we didn’t have the money—you can only imagine what would have happened.”
Public Reaction and Online Response
His story quickly gained traction on social media, with many users commending his quick thinking and resourcefulness in ensuring both his sister’s release and partial financial recovery.
Others, however, expressed concerns over the rising cases of kidnapping in Nigeria, calling for stricter measures to combat the growing menace.
[/p]The incident has once again sparked discussions on security, financial tracking, and the need for immediate action against criminal networks involved in ransom-driven abductions.
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