Omo’lomo: Asisat Oshoala Reacts to Footballer Who Hid Under the Bed During Kidnapping Incident
- Emelec defender Jackson Rodriguez’s wife and young son were kidnapped during a terrifying home invasion, while the player reportedly hid under the bed.
- Reports from Ecuador indicate that his family was later rescued unharmed after the kidnappers demanded a $500,000 ransom
- Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala has reacted to the footballer’s actions during the incident, which got people talking
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The family of Ecuadorian footballer Jackson Rodriguez, including his wife and young son, was kidnapped during a home invasion in the early hours of Wednesday, April 23.
The CS Emelec defender told police he hid under the bed as a group of armed, masked men broke into his home with a sledgehammer around 2:50 a.m. in the Mucho Lote 2 neighbourhood.
The intruders stole jewellery and money before abducting Rodríguez’s wife and child.
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Police rescue Rodriguez’s family
Ecuadorian police have confirmed the rescue of Jackson Rodríguez’s family, who were abducted from their residence in Guayaquil.
According to Times of India, Police Commander Pablo Dávila stated that the footballer did not pay the $500,000 ransom demanded by the kidnappers.
Davila confirmed that both the mother and child were unharmed and received appropriate medical attention after the rescue.
They were reportedly found late Thursday, April 25, in a dangerous district in northwest Guayaquil. The Police commander said via UK Outlet The Sun:
"Following a swift investigation carried out by the Ecuadorian Police, we announce the release of his wife, Andrexy, and the son of Jackson Rodiguez.
"His family was kidnapped in his home with the perpetrators demanding a large sum of money for their release.
"We have been able to secure them unharmed after receiving treatments.
His club, Emelec, failed to issue an official statement following his ordeal per Nogomania.
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Oshoala, Others React
Six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has reacted to Jackson Rodriguez’s decision to hide under the bed during the kidnapping of his family.
In a post on X, the Super Falcons striker shared a cryptic message in her native tongue, suggesting the player chose self-preservation in the face of danger. She simply wrote:
“Omo’lomo”.
Other fans supported the comments of the Nigerian footballer.
@UnlimitedEniola said:
“I know you will strike them down”.
@omonaa21 added:
“Now he can raise the money to free them”.
@DISUIDRISOLAYI5 wrote:
“I no blame the man, if the anything happens to the man the wife will go and marry another man, so the man used his wisdom”.
@gem_ilm posited:
“if they pack all of them, who go pay the money sef”.
Oshoala missing in women's Ballon d'Or nomination
Legit.ng earlier reported that France Football released the 30-player shortlist for the 2024 Women's Ballon, but Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala has been omitted from the list.
She was part of the Barcelona Feminino squad that won the 2023/24 season treble—La Liga Feminino, UEFA Women's Champions League and Female Super Cup.
The former Liverpool player scored once as Nigeria reached the 2023 FIFA World Cup round of 16 and failed to hit a shot on target at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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