Dr Ganiyat Popoola, a kidnapped female medical practitioner, has been released after enduring 10 harrowing months in captivity.
The Kaduna-based resident doctor was abducted last year, prompting widespread concern within the medical community and beyond.
Her release was confirmed in a statement by Dr Omoha Amobi, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).
Expressing profound relief, Dr. Amobi announced, “The president of NARD, Dr. Osundara Tope Zenith, is filled with immense joy and relief to inform you that Dr. Ganiyat Popoola, our dear colleague from the National Eye Centre in Kaduna, 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,” Amobi said.