A chilling WhatsApp message from kidnapped UNILORIN student Rhoda has surfaced online, sparking widespread concern and outrage. Rhoda was abducted while traveling to Port Harcourt for her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
The message, shared on social media platform X, was posted by an influencer who had been seeking help to raise ₦2.5 million for Rhoda’s release. The influencer provided an update on Rhoda’s situation, stating that the student had been held captive for 15 hours and was likely experiencing severe trauma.
The post also addressed critics who questioned the effectiveness of the fundraising effort, with the influencer responding, “Some people said raising the money is not the solution. Gun don touch you before?”
The news has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with many calling for Rhoda’s safe release and criticizing the Nigerian government for its handling of the NYSC program. Some comments include:
@felixherbt: “This NYSC need to scrap totally from Nigeria. is of no value to every educated Nigerian who have spent years in the university. The government should scrap it off. Why risking peoples lives yearly cus of NYSC !!!”
@Real_Dannyfan: “Hmm, I pray she gets free. Dear Prospective Corp Member, please do not travel overnight.”
@michaelEnwankwo: “Oh my goodness, who was she texting that refused to pick up. Person go dey in danger and will be calling yet una bi go pick.”
@collinzo102: “Honestly if some people see the sight of gun alone ehe them fit collapsed instantly.”
@stybijuu8: “Leave the animals. Nigerians no care as e never touch them or their people, when show change leg u go see them dey beg for tl.”