Indian Woman Rescued After Hostage Situation with Nigerian Male

 An Indian woman and professional boxer identified as Barnali Baruah Saikia, has been rescued by Indian authorities after she was held hostage in by a Nigerian man. The now rescued Barnali had been visiting Lagos on vacation which commenced on 28th October 2023, when she was held hostage for 14 days by the Nigerian man identified merely as King. Six months ago, the victim's husband, Nayan Saiki, had introduced his wife and other relatives to her would-be abductor on social media and the two forged a friendship.

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Barnali and King grew close through chats and video calls after that. As their closeness increased over time, she made a decision to meet him in Nigeria by flying there on a tourist visa. Unfortunately, it wasn't the welcome reception Barnali had expected as friends as her "friend" immediately snatched away her visa, passport and cash when he came to receive her at the airport in Lagos. King with the help of an accomplice named Daniel abducted the Indian from the airport and demanded a ransom in exchange for her release. Desperate for assistance, the family has also sought the intervention of the Delhi crime branch to ensure the safe return of Barnali Baurah Saikia to her home. Revealing how his wife was rescued from the clutches of the captors, Nayan informed that it happened with the help of the media and Nigerian nationals who were studying in Assam.