A Nigerian lady has captured national attention after sharing a devastating phone conversation with bandits who kidnapped her father shortly after he attended her university convocation ceremony.
Heartbreaking Abduction After Celebration
The emotional story unfolded on social media platform X, where the user @funkysguide revealed that her father had traveled to her school specifically to celebrate her academic achievement. The joyous occasion turned tragic when bandits abducted him during his return journey.
In a desperate plea for help, the young woman shared recorded conversations between her family and the kidnappers, along with heartbreaking audio of her father speaking from captivity. The recordings provide a chilling insight into the growing security crisis affecting ordinary Nigerians.
Father's Desperate Plea from the Bush
The shared audio recording captures the father's weakened state as he communicates with his family. Speaking in his native language, the man reveals: "They tied me, my body is weak. We're in the bush."
Following the father's emotional message, one of the bandits took the phone and engaged in a Hausa-language discussion with the family regarding ransom demands. The calm nature of the exchange between the kidnapper and the family has surprised many social media users.
The lady expressed her devastation in her social media post: "As of last night, this was the recorded conversation between my family, my dad, and the kidnappers. Nigerians, please help me. My dad came to celebrate me on my convocation, only for him to be kidnapped on his way back."
Nigerians React to Viral Kidnapping Story
The post has generated significant engagement and emotional responses from Nigerians across social media platforms. Many commenters expressed fear and solidarity, while others condemned the persistent security challenges in the country.
User @incredibledude9 commented: "Any time I see or hear stories about kidnapping or mass killings, I picture my entire extended family. It scares me because it could be any of us. This kind of evil must end."
Another user, @u62575, shared a personal experience: "Sadly this is how we did it to gather ransom for my dad last year. We price our papa for kidnappers hand for 5 days lol. It can happen to anyone I hope he gets rescued or freed when they do pay the ransom."
@MccradyWaphany noted the disturbing normalcy of the situation: "May God have mercy. See how confident the kidnapper is. Having a smooth conversation bordering on ransom payment. In a country with government and laws. Totally unacceptable."
The publication date of November 21, 2025, marks another distressing incident in Nigeria's ongoing security challenges, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to protect citizens from such traumatic experiences.
