A graduate of the University of Jos, John Arum Azi, has shared how he allegedly fell into the hands of kidnappers after accepting what he believed was a genuine welding job offer.
Azi spoke during a testimony at a church in Tudun Wada area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, where he explained that the suspected kidnappers spent days convincing him that the job was real. According to him, they frequently called him and even sent transport money to gain his trust.
He said the incident began on April 11, 2026, when he travelled from Jos to Zaria for what he believed was welding work. After arriving in the city, he was reportedly directed to continue the journey on a motorcycle heading toward a village.
Azi explained that he became uncomfortable during the trip because the route looked suspicious, but he ignored the feeling because he was desperately searching for employment.
According to him, the situation changed after he was taken into a forest area where armed men were already waiting. He said the men searched him, collected his belongings and ordered him to wear unfamiliar clothes along with a face mask before taking him through bush paths into Zamfara State.
The graduate said the journey through the forest lasted for several hours on motorcycles, adding that he did not see any form of security presence during the movement.
He further claimed that the abductors tied him up and contacted his family while demanding ₦30 million ransom for his release. During the period in captivity, he alleged that he was tortured and repeatedly questioned about his religious background.
Azi said the kidnappers later discovered he was a Christian after he shouted the name of Jesus while he was being beaten.
He explained that the ransom demand was later reduced to ₦6 million, but the abductors allegedly requested another ₦4 million after receiving the payment.
After spending 11 days in captivity, Azi eventually regained freedom and returned home. He said the experience left him deeply traumatised, although he remains thankful for surviving the ordeal.
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