A 30-year-old man, Iliyasu Muhammad, has been praised for his bravery after reportedly confronting kidnappers who invaded his residence in the Ring Road area of Jos, Plateau State, in an attempt to abduct his wife.
According to Jos-based journalist and On-Air personality, Lukman Bello, Muhammad displayed remarkable courage during the incident, which reportedly occurred about two years ago.
Bello said two kidnappers stormed Muhammad’s residence and were about to take his wife away when the 30-year-old man resisted.
Despite being held at gunpoint, Muhammad reportedly wrestled with one of the kidnappers. During the struggle, another kidnapper allegedly attempted to shoot him.
The report said Muhammad sustained a gunshot injury to his jaw but refused to release the kidnapper he was fighting.
In the course of the struggle, Muhammad reportedly managed to turn the attacker towards his accomplice when another shot was fired, causing the bullet to hit and kill the second kidnapper.
Muhammad was subsequently rushed to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), where a doctor identified as Dr Gyang reportedly helped save his life.
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Bello, who recently met Muhammad in Jos, described him as his “hero of the year” and praised his courage in protecting his wife.
He also said Muhammad had not been contacted or visited by any government official following the incident.
The story has since generated widespread reactions, with Nigerians applauding Muhammad for risking his life to prevent his wife from being kidnapped.
Several people described him as a hero and called for official recognition of his bravery.
Despite suffering a serious gunshot injury, Muhammad survived the ordeal, while the incident reportedly sent a strong warning to kidnappers operating in the area.
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