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Abducted UNIJOS Graduate John Arum Azi Regains Freedom After 10 Days in Captivity

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Promise Odejide

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John Arum Azi, a former student of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), has regained his freedom after spending 10 days in captivity after he was abducted while travelling to Kaduna State.

Abduction on road to Zaria

Arum, a graduate of Early Childhood Education, was kidnapped by armed men while travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Zaria in Kaduna State.

His abduction had earlier sparked public outrage after a video surfaced showing him being assaulted by his captors, who demanded a ransom for his release.

The kidnappers initially demanded ₦30 million, threatening to kill him if the money was not paid.

Ransom negotiations and increased demands

Following negotiations with his family, the ransom was reportedly reduced to ₦6 million.

However, after payment was made with support from well-meaning Nigerians, the abductors allegedly demanded an additional ₦4 million before agreeing to release him.

The repeated demands further heightened tension around the case and drew widespread condemnation online.

Freedom after 10 days

The victim was eventually released on Wednesday after spending about 10 days in captivity.

A video shared on social media by his family confirmed his release and reunion with loved ones.

He has since been reunited with his family, bringing relief to relatives and supporters who had followed the case closely.

Rising insecurity concerns

The incident adds to growing concerns over kidnappings along major travel routes in parts of northern and central Nigeria, where ransom-related abductions continue to be reported.

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