A Nigerian writer identified as Ivaneagle has penned a powerful open letter to activist Harrison Gwamnishu, raising serious questions about his methods, motives, and the true nature of his highly publicized “kidnap rescue” operations across the country.
The emotional yet confrontational piece comes amid renewed controversy surrounding Harrison’s activities following recent allegations and debates online.
“My Father Was Kidnapped”: A Personal Story
The writer begins by recounting a painful personal experience:
“My father was kidnapped a few weeks to my Senior WAEC exams…
N3 million was demanded as ransom in 2012.
He was held for 8 days before we paid and he was released.”
According to her, the case was handled by her mother, her uncle, and officers at Alagbon Police Command, Lagos, and remains on police records to this day.
She notes that in typical kidnap cases, the process is straightforward: kidnappers contact the family, state the ransom, negotiate, and give clear instructions for payment and release — often without any activist involvement.
“I Thought You Were Rescuing People From Forests”
The writer then directly addresses Harrison, admitting she may have misunderstood his work after watching his videos online:
“I understood what you do to be risking your life… entering dangerous forests with bulletproof vests, tracking kidnappers and rescuing victims.”
However, she questions why ransom payments still occur in almost every case Harrison is involved in — and why kidnappers are never arrested afterward.
The Big Questions Raised
Ivaneagle challenges Harrison to explain:
1. Why Ransom Payments Still Happen
If a negotiator enters the forest with tactical gear and claims to work with security agencies, why are kidnappers never captured?
2. What Exactly Is His Role?
“You could have stayed at home, collected money from the family, dropped it at the meeting point, and brought the victim out safely.
So what really are you doing, Harrison?”
3. Why No Kidnappers Are Ever Apprehended
The writer asks Harrison to point out even one instance where he helped arrest a kidnapper after a rescue.
4. Whether the Videos Are Theatrics
She accuses him of possibly sensationalizing:
“We see you wearing combat gear like Rambo… using motorbikes to chase kidnappers you never catch… yet ransom is always paid.”
Three Possible Explanations, According to the Writer
Ivaneagle concludes that the public is left with only three ways to interpret Harrison’s operations:
- He is genuinely fighting crime and protecting Nigerians.
- He is a content creator glamorizing kidnappings to appear heroic.
- He is orchestrating or collaborating in kidnap schemes for profit.
She urges Harrison to “prove his naysayers wrong” once he makes the public announcement VeryDarkBlackMan hinted at.
A Final Blast at Harrison’s Defenders
In classic Nigerian social-media tone, the writer dismisses those defending Harrison without logical arguments:
“Your daftness is offensive to your creator…
The brains God gave you would be better used as nyash pad for absorbing hot Christmas-morning farts.”
Conclusion
The open letter, now circulating widely online, adds fuel to the already heated debate about the true nature of “kidnap rescue activism” in Nigeria.
As the controversy grows, many Nigerians are awaiting Harrison Gwamnishu’s official response — or at least a clarification about the role he truly plays in kidnap negotiations.
Stay with ReportNaija as this story continues to develop.
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