Daniella Peters Reassures Fans After Surviving Kidnapping Attempt
Big Brother Naija star Daniella Peters has reassured her fans of her safety after surviving a kidnapping attempt in Abuja on June 21, 2024.
Incident Overview
In a video posted on Instagram on June 27, 2024, Daniella thanked the public for their concern and quick response to her S.O.S. She expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support she received:
“Hello everyone, I’m making this post to address the last post that I made concerning the near kidnapping experience that I encountered on June 21, which was last week Friday. Firstly, I want to thank everyone who has shown concern by calling, texting, commenting, and tagging the necessary organisations that needed to be involved to ensure that this matter was handled urgently.”
Apprehension of the Cab Driver
Daniella announced that the cab driver who attempted to kidnap her had been apprehended by the police and had confessed to the crime:
“It has been a hard week, I have been to the police station and back, to the hospital. I just want to thank the police for handling this matter thoroughly and for their thorough investigation. As we speak, the driver has confessed to everything I said.”
She further reassured her followers with an update on her condition:
“UPDATE! I am safe now and recovering. I would like to thank everyone who showed their concern throughout this time, God bless you. Be safe.”
The Ordeal
On June 21, Daniella took to Instagram to narrate her terrifying experience. She described booking a cab and becoming suspicious of the driver’s movements during the trip. When she requested the driver to stop, he refused, prompting her to jump out of the moving vehicle. Daniella sustained injuries from the incident, which she subsequently had treated.
Public Reaction
Fans and followers have continued to express their relief and support for Daniella, praising her bravery and the swift action taken by the authorities.
Daniella’s experience serves as a reminder to remain vigilant and cautious, especially when using ride-hailing services.