Family narrates abduction, release of UniJos student, Azi

A University of Jos student, John Arum Azi, who spent astir 2 weeks successful captivity arrived Jos, the Plateau State capital, connected Wednesday astatine astir 10pm, aft regaining his freedom.

The unfortunate was abducted portion travelling to Kaduna from Jos. A video of him being tortured by his captors generated reactions crossed the state and beyond.

His abductors aboriginal moved Azi from Kaduna to Zamfara, prompting rumours that helium had been killed.

A abbreviated video connected Tuesday circulated online showing that helium had been released and was successful the institution of idiosyncratic who appeared to beryllium his relative.

His elder brother, Bulus, confirmed that helium has been reunited with the household and has been admitted to the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) for treatment.

Bulus said Azi told the household upon accomplishment that helium was not abducted connected his mode to Kaduna arsenic wide reported, but successful Zaria, wherever helium had gone for a job.

According to him, “Azi had already arrived successful Zaria and was connected his mode to conscionable his interaction for the occupation helium went for erstwhile helium was kidnapped and taken into the bush.”

Bulus, portion narrating however Azi was released, stated that their household had been successful interaction with the kidnappers since the unfortunate was kidnapped, saying that they were ever sendingmoney to them for recharge cards upon their request.

Sometimes, helium explained t...