Basheerah Ojedeyi, a newly inducted Radiography graduate of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), has regained her freedom two weeks after being kidnapped.
Tribune Online learnt that Basheerah was abducted in Niger State around 2:00 p.m. on September 29, 2025, while travelling to her hometown in Osun State, shortly after her induction ceremony in Sokoto.
According to reports, the vehicle she boarded developed a fault at Mokwa, Niger State, after which she became unreachable. Her family later confirmed that kidnappers made contact on Tuesday, 30th September, demanding a ransom of N200 million for her release.
The family, in a public appeal seeking assistance for her release, said: ‘All efforts to secure her freedom, including tough and intense negotiations to reduce the outrageous ransom demand of N200 million, have so far yielded no positive result. It is becoming increasingly clear that waiting any longer without further action could jeopardise her safety and prolong this heartbreaking situation.
‘We are therefore appealing to the public, friends, colleagues, and well-meaning Nigerians to kindly support in any capacity possible towards securing Basheerah’s safe and swift release. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to reuniting her with her family.’
In a recent development, the family confirmed that Basheerah was released on Monday, October 13, 2025, at about 6:00 p.m., following a ransom payment of N10 million.
The National Association of Osun State Students (NAOSS) Health Wing, UDUS Chapter, while confirming her release in a statement on Monday, expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their prayers, support, and contributions towards her freedom.
‘We urge the public not to send any money to the account number as the target has been reached and she has been released. May God not leave you to your affairs and may you find favor with God and humans. We, Naoss Health wing and on behalf of the family of Rad. Ojedeyi Basirat says thank you,’ the statement read.
Speaking with Tribune Online, Ademola Adam Oluwafisola, President of the association, explained steps taken after her abduction, appreciating the collaborative efforts among Police commands.
‘When we got the report of her abduction, we immediately informed the Sokoto, Niger, and Osun State Commissioners of Police. I personally reached out to the Chief Security Officer of Osun State, providing all details of the incident. I must commend their collaborative effort and everyone who contributed to make it possible for us to meet up with the N10 million ransom,’ he added.