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22/04/2026

22/04/2026

Mother Of Kidnapped GUO Transport Bus Passenger Cries Out As Abductors Demand N50Million Ransom_ Sahara Reporters

The victim, identified as Christiana, was among passengers reportedly kidnapped on Monday when armed men attacked an 18-seater commercial bus travelling along the highway.

A distraught mother of one of the passengers abducted from a GUO Transport bus along the Benin–Lagos Expressway has cried out for public assistance after kidnappers allegedly demanded N50 million ransom for her daughter’s release.

In a viral video seen on X by SaharaReporters, the visibly distressed mother appealed to Nigerians for help, saying she could not afford the ransom demanded by the abductors.

She added that the kidnappers had issued a deadline for payment, heightening fears for her daughter’s safety.

The mother, who identified herself as a widow, said Christiana’s father is deceased and that she has no means of raising such a large sum.

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04/04/2026

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03/02/2026

1. “If this snake bites you, you have a maximum of 30 minutes to live”
❌ False.
The African black spitting cobra (Naja nigricollis) does not usually cause rapid death within 30 minutes. Its venom is mainly cytotoxic, not strongly neurotoxic like the black mamba. Deaths can occur, yes, but they are not immediate and survival is common with proper medical care.

2. “It is the most lethal cobra on earth”
❌ False.
The most lethal cobras in terms of fatalities and venom delivery are the Indian cobra, monocled cobra, and forest cobra. The black spitting cobra is dangerous, but not the most lethal.

3. “Doctors in Europe or America have no knowledge of this snake”
❌ False.
Snake venom research is global. African snake venoms are studied in Europe, the US, and Asia. Antivenoms used in Africa are often researched, tested, or refined with international collaboration.

4. “Only lions and horses survive its bite”
❌ False.
Humans survive black spitting cobra bites regularly, especially when treated early. There is no scientific record that only lions and horses survive. This is pure folklore.

5. “Antivenom is made by letting a horse nearly die”
❌ Misleading.
Horses are given controlled, tiny doses of venom over time. They are not pushed to near death. Their immune system produces antibodies, which are then refined into antivenom. This process is standard worldwide.

6. “Indian cobra antivenom cannot work for African black cobra”
⚠️ Partly false.
Some Indian antivenoms are less effective, yes. But African polyvalent antivenoms exist and are used successfully across Africa, including Nigeria. The issue is availability and speed, not impossibility.

7. “Survival chances in Nigeria are very slim”
❌ False and dangerous.
Survival depends on how fast medical care is reached, the amount of venom injected, and correct antivenom use. Many Nigerians survive cobra bites every year.

8. “Our ancestors never survived cobra bites”
❌ False.
Traditional survival existed, though mortality was higher due to lack of antivenom. Saying nobody survived is historically incorrect.

What is TRUE
• The African black spitting cobra is highly dangerous
• It can spit venom into the eyes and cause blindness
• Its venom causes severe tissue damage
• Early hospital treatment is critical
• Home remedies are risky and unreliable

The danger
Is not the snake alone, but late hospital arrival, unavailability of antivenom or fake antivenom, and panic driven misinformation.

Fear does not save lives. Accurate knowledge do.

28/01/2026

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