Oyo government investigates kidnapping of football player
Three to four sentences introducing the situation:
Ihotu John, a player in the Nigeria Women’s Football League, has reportedly been kidnapped, prompting the Oyo State Government to begin an investigation. Her family is seeking help to raise the ransom demanded by the abductors. The club, Pacesetter Queens FC, and state authorities are working to gather more information about the incident. Efforts are ongoing to contact relevant police commands and verify the details surrounding her abduction.
Match highlights
- Ihotu John was abducted on the Benin Expressway last Friday after being released from Pacesetter Queens FC.
- Her family is trying to raise the ransom, which was reportedly reduced from N20m to N1m by the kidnappers.
- The Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke, stated that the club is seeking information to aid the investigation.
- The player's mother, Blessing John, learned of the abduction after a stranger answered her daughter's phone and explained the situation.
- Pacesetter Queens FC was formed by the Oyo State Government in 2025 and has struggled in the NWFL, with no wins in nine matches.
