The Bandits had earlier released her husband, who is a military officer, but held on to her and her nephew
By Kehinde Okeowo
A female resident medical doctor at the National Eye Centre in Kaduna State, Ganiyat Popoola, has finally regained her freedom after spending over 10 months in kidnappers’s den.
Ganiyat, a Registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, was abducted by bandits in December 2023, alongside her husband, Nurudeen Popoola, who is a military officer and her nephew, Folaranmi Abdul-Mugni who lives with them.
The abductors later released her husband on March 8, but held on to her and her nephew.
They were, however, freed on Wednesday evening, bringing an end to their terrifying ordeal in the hands of their abductors
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Confirming her release via statement, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), Omoha Amobi, said she has been reunited with her family.
“The president of NARD, Osundara Tope Zenith, is filled with immense joy and relief to inform you that Ganiyat Popoola, our dear colleague and resident doctor from National Eye Centre Kaduna, who was kidnapped and remained in captivity for more than ten months, has been released and reunited with her family.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who played a role in ensuring her safe return. The unwavering support, prayers, and contributions of all members and well-wishers have been invaluable in this challenging time.
“Let us continue to support one another as we work towards a safer and more secure environment for all”. the statement said.