Heartbreak After Rescue: NYSC Corps Member’s Mother Dies Hours After His Homecoming

A wave of relief greeted the homecoming of Abba, an NYSC corps member kidnapped in northern Nigeria in 2026. He regained his freedom after months in captivity. Tragically, his mother passed away less than 24 hours later. She had been battling health complications that reportedly worsened under the family’s prolonged distress. Relatives and neighbours described her death as a heartbreaking blow. She had prayed daily for her son’s safe return, only to pass away shortly after he arrived home. Further details about her passing and funeral plans remain awaited, according to local reports.

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