UNIJOS graduate regains freedom after kidnap along Jos–Kaduna highway

A graduate of the University of Jos (UNIJOS), John Arum, has regained his freedom after spending several days in captivity following his abduction by suspected kidnappers along the Jos–Kaduna highway.

Arum was reportedly kidnapped alongside six other passengers while travelling from Jos in Plateau State to Kaduna in Kaduna State when the incident occurred.

Sources revealed that the attackers ambushed the vehicle along the highway, a route that has in recent times been associated with security concerns and cases of abduction. The victims were subsequently taken to an undisclosed location, where they were held for several days.

Details surrounding Arum’s release remain unclear at the time of filing this report, including whether any ransom was paid or if security agencies were involved in securing his freedom.

His release was confirmed on Wednesday by the Global President of the University of Jos Alumni Association, Gad Peter Shamaki, who described the development as a moment of thanksgiving.

Shamaki told newsmen in Jos that the student had been released.

He said: “Great news, Josites, We are relieved and grateful to share that John Arum, our fellow Josite, has been safely released and is now back home with his family.

“This is a moment of thanksgiving.

“As we celebrate this good news, let us continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers for full recovery, strength and peace in the days ahead.

“We also remember others still in similar situations and pray for their safe return.”

As of press time, the condition of the other passengers abducted alongside him remained unclear.

Efforts to reach other members of the family was unsuccessful as at the time of sending this report.