Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, and well-known as the manager of Davido Logistics, celebrated his birthday on October 4th, 2023. Amid the outpouring of birthday wishes from celebrities and friends, Israel took a moment to reflect on one of the most harrowing experiences of his life, a kidnapping ordeal in 2001.
Israel, while expressing gratitude for his life, revealed the chilling details of his kidnapping experience. He and three other individuals were kidnapped while on a journey from Lagos to Ibadan. According to him, they were lured into a vehicle and taken to a dense forest by their abductors.
In a surprising twist, Israel was set free by the kidnappers who claimed that he was a ‘bad market’, implying that his strong will and resilience made him unsuitable for their ritualistic intentions. They returned him to freedom with an additional N200 to the N40 he already had, to facilitate his transportation.
In a social media post, Israel wrote: “Four of us were kidnapped for rituals in 2001, on our way from Lagos to Ibadan… I was the only one allowed to go, saying I was a very bad market. They gave me 200 to add to the already 40 Naira with me for transportation. I just give glory to God Almighty.”
As he marks another year, Israel has chosen to focus on the triumphant aspect of his story, celebrating the gift of life and resilience in the face of adversity.
Israel Afeare, better known as Israel DMW and manager of Davido Logistics, celebrated his birthday on October 4th, 2023. Amidst the flood of well-wishes from celebrities and friends, Israel took time to recount one of his most terrifying experiences – a kidnapping ordeal back in 2001.
In a poignant social media post, Israel detailed the chilling incident that occurred en route from Lagos to Ibadan. According to Israel, he and three other individuals were tricked into a vehicle and whisked away to a dense forest by their abductors.
The narrative took an unexpected turn when the kidnappers released him, claiming he was a “bad market.” This phrase suggested his unwavering strength and determination made him unfit for their ritualistic purposes. Israel was returned to freedom, with an additional N200 to the N40 he already possessed, to cover his transportation expenses.
“Four of us were kidnapped for rituals in 2001, on our way from Lagos to Ibadan… I was the only one allowed to go, saying I was a very bad market. They gave me 200 to add to the already 40 Naira with me for transportation. I just give glory to God Almighty,” Israel shared on social media.
As he celebrated another year of life, Israel chose to highlight his triumph over adversity, focusing on life’s gift and resilience in the face of daunting challenges.
