The Digest:
John Arum Azi, a University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, has regained his freedom after 10 days in captivity. The kidnappers initially demanded N30 million but reduced the ransom to N6 million following negotiations. However, after the payment was made, the abductors allegedly demanded an additional N4 million. Azi, a student of early childhood education, was abducted while travelling from Jos to Zaria. His release was confirmed through a video shared by his family on social media showing him reunited with loved ones.
Key Points:
- A disturbing video of Azi being brutalised by his captors surfaced online.
- The ransom was raised through contributions from concerned Nigerians.
- The kidnappers initially demanded N30 million and threatened to kill him.
- Azi was abducted while travelling from Jos to Zaria.
- His family confirmed his release on Wednesday.
Sources: Vanguard News
