Kaduna-based medical doctor, Dr. Ganiyat Popoola has finally regained her freedom after 10 months in captivity.
Dr. Popoola, a registrar in the Department of Ophthalmology at the National Eye Centre, was abducted on December 27, 2023, along with her husband, Squadron Leader Nurudeen Popoola, and her nephew, Folaranmi Abdul-Mugniy.
While her husband was released on March 8, 2024, after prolonged negotiations, Dr. Popoola and her nephew remained in captivity.
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), had organized protests and urged the Federal Government to intervene in securing the release of the nursing mother.
NARD President, Tope Zenith Osundara, confirmed the release in a phone interview with Daily Trust, expressing relief over the outcome.
“Yes, it is true. It happened today (Wednesday). For now, we have insulated her away from people, we only allow very limited access to her,” Osundara stated.
When asked how much was paid to secure her freedom, he responded “No ransom was paid at all.”
