Nigerian female footballer Ihotu John Rebecca has been kidnapped along the Benin Expressway, with her abductors reportedly demanding a ransom of ₦20 million.
According to a report by PoojaMedia, Rebecca, a defender for Pacesetter Queens FC in Nigeria’s NWFL Premiership, was traveling home when terrorists intercepted her vehicle.
The incident has been confirmed by multiple sources, including Legit.ng and Pulse Sports.
An image circulating online shows Rebecca in her club jersey, arms crossed, highlighting her number 3 and defensive role for the team.
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The abduction has sparked outrage and shock across social media, with many criticizing persistent security lapses in Edo State.
Despite recent police operations that saw the arrest of dozens of suspects, kidnappings continue to be a growing concern in the region.
Fans and concerned citizens are calling for urgent government intervention to secure Rebecca’s release and address the rising wave of kidnappings along major highways in Nigeria.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the development.
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