A graduate of the University of Jos, John Arum, who was kidnapped by terrorists about two weeks ago, has regained his freedom.
Arum was severely tortured in viral videos by his abductors after he was taken into custody by suspected kidnappers along the Jos–Kaduna highway.
He was reportedly kidnapped alongside six other passengers while travelling from Jos, Plateau State, to Kaduna State.
His release was confirmed on Wednesday by the Global President of the University of Jos Alumni Association, Gad Shamaki, who described the development as a moment of thanksgiving.
Shamaki told newsmen in Jos that the student had safely returned home and reunited with his family.
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.
“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 were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report
