A young Nigerian woman has gone viral after publicly sharing the heartbreaking Conversation with Bandits who abducted her father on his way back from her convocation ceremony. The emotional situation gripped social media as she posted recordings and chats showing how her family pleaded with the abductors, hoping to secure her father’s release.
Daughter Narrates How Father Was Kidnapped After Her Convocation
According to the woman, identified by her X handle @funkysguide, her father had travelled to her school to celebrate her academic milestone. She explained that he had been joyful throughout the event and left to return home afterward. However, along the way, the unexpected happened — he was kidnapped by armed men who later contacted the family.
While recounting the ordeal, she revealed that the abductors reached out to them shortly after the incident, demanding a ransom before her father could regain his freedom. To draw attention to their distress and appeal for help, she posted screenshots of the family’s Conversation With Bandits, including audio messages exchanged between her father and the kidnappers.
Kidnappers Demand for Ransom
Her online post stated that the kidnappers made their ransom request clear. Although the exact amount wasn’t disclosed in the screenshot circulated publicly, she emphasized that the family could not meet the financial demand and was becoming increasingly desperate.
In her write-up on X, she said her father had been taken deep into an unknown location, and negotiations for his release were ongoing. The post, shared on a popular social media platform, quickly gained traction, drawing sympathy and prayers from Nigerians who were moved by the family’s terrifying ordeal.
Her Conversation with Kidnappers
Father’s Voice Message Leaves Many Emotional
One of the most emotional parts of her story was the audio recording she uploaded. In the message, her father could be heard speaking in his native language. His words, translated by Legit.ng, revealed the state he was in: “They tied me, my body is weak. We’re in the bush.”
The weakness in his voice and the brief moment he managed to speak before the kidnappers seized the phone made the situation even more heartbreaking. His tone reflected exhaustion, fear, and uncertainty about what could happen next.
Moments later, one of the bandits took the phone and addressed the family in Hausa, further confirming that the abductors were monitoring the conversation closely. The family’s Conversation With Bandits quickly became a key part of the daughter’s online appeal for public assistance.
Daughter Pleads With Nigerians for Assistance
Sharing the recording and screenshots, the lady wrote on X:
“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.”
Her plea spread across the platform as users reshared the content, urging security agencies and concerned citizens to intervene.
Public Reactions and Ongoing Concern
Several Nigerians expressed outrage over the rising cases of abduction in the country. Many sympathized with the family, offering prayers and words of encouragement. Others tagged authorities and security operatives, calling for urgent action to locate the man and bring him home safely.
For now, the family continues to search for ways to meet the kidnappers’ demands while hoping for a positive outcome. The viral story remains a stark reminder of the insecurity challenges many families face across the country.
@OlanusiAkin said:
“Nawa ooooo! To travel now is a big problem in Nigeria. In all this, Tinubu, the President is sleeping. What an unfortunate leader.”
@youngtekkey said:
“See how emboldened they are, negotiating bravely on phone for a human life without fear of being tracked or anything. What is wrong with this country for God’s sake”
@kingsleyobi7 said:
“How is it that our security system can’t pick these people up but can easily pick one person over comment on social media”
@Emiryeancah said:
“See negotiations like say na two business persons, see how calm the guy is…damn”
@MrsJidddah said:
“May the Almighty come through for your Dad. This is beyond sadness”