Newly sworn-in lawyer abducted while returning from Call to Bar ceremony

A newly sworn-in lawyer has been kidnapped, sparking concerns among online users.

This was announced by a colleague of the lawyer, identified as @Rhave official on X (formerly Twitter).

Lawyer Kidnapped While Returning From Call To Bar Ceremony

According to @Rhave Official, the incident occured while the female lawyer was returning from the Call to Bar ceremony in Abuja.

Recall that 4,437 lawyers were  admitted to the Nigerian Bar during a three-day ceremony held from September 23 to 25, 2025, in Abuja.

The tweet reads:

“My friend and colleague has been kidnapped on her way home from the Call To Bar ceremony.Please we need help 🙏🙏.  There’s a 20 million naira ransom on her and her sister.@PoliceNG @NBAYLFOfficial @DeleFarotimi”.

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