A Nigerian female footballer, Ihotu John Rebecca, has reportedly been kidnapped along the Benin Expressway while returning home.
Rebecca, who plays for Oyo state-based Pacesetter Queens in the Nigeria Women’s Football League Premiership, was allegedly abducted by unknown gunmen, with her captors demanding a ransom of ₦20,000,000.
Family sources say the incident occurred during her journey along the busy Benin corridor, an area that has witnessed security concerns in recent times. 
Meanwhile, as of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from security agencies confirming details of the abduction, but efforts are said to be underway.
The family is appealing to relevant authorities and security agencies to act swiftly.
They are also calling on football stakeholders, administrators, and well-meaning Nigerians to assist by escalating the matter to the appropriate law enforcement bodies.
