Mrs Dorcas Ojo The grandmother Of Abducted Pupils Made Brave Revelation: Planned Suicide Averted as Kidnapped Pupils Return Home
In a heart-wrenching revelation, Mrs. Dorcas Ojo, the grandmother of the recently released kidnapped pupils from the Apostolic Faith Group of Schools in Emure-Ekiti, Ekiti State, shared the harrowing ordeal she faced during the abduction, disclosing that she had contemplated suicide if her three abducted grandchildren were not freed by the kidnappers.
Mrs. Ojo opened up about her anguish during a conversation with journalists at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) on Sunday, following the pupils’ treatment and release to their homes in Eporo-Ekiti.
Expressing the depth of her despair, Mrs. Ojo revealed that she had already purchased a product capable of ending her life, intending to use it if her grandchildren were not released.
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The revelation sheds light on the emotional toll endured by families affected by such traumatic incidents.
The horrifying incident involved the abduction of five pupils, three teachers, and a driver from the Nursery/Primary School of the Apostolic Faith School while they were on their way back home at Eporo-Ekiti.
Mrs. Ojo explained that her grandchildren, who were living with her, had been with them in the hospital since the government brought them there for treatment.
Detailing the traumatic experiences of the abducted children, Mrs. Ojo emphasized how the kidnappers forced them to trek long distances in the bush, constantly moving and denying them food during the seven days they were held captive.
She credited the release of the children to the prayers of the people of Emure and Eporo communities, emphasizing their resilience and reliance on divine intervention.
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In response to the children’s release, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, expressed joy, happiness, and excitement. He commended the efforts of the various teams at EKSUTH for providing proper treatment and announced the government’s intention to return the children to their community.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the psychological toll on families and communities affected by kidnapping, underscoring the importance of community support and resilience in the face of such traumatic events.
