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Not every kidnapping starts with force. Some now begin with a simple phone call, a fake business offer, and transport money sent directly to your account.
This was exactly how John Arum Azi was kidnapped.
According to his testimony, the kidnappers contacted him pretending to need his service. They sounded convincing, spoke professionally, and even sent him transport fare from Jos to Kaduna. At first, he believed it was a genuine referral from someone who wanted him for a job.
When he arrived in Zaria, they directed him to a park where he would meet the supposed client. The man confirmed he was the same person they had been speaking with on the phone. Everything looked normal.
But moments later, they claimed they needed to move to another location by motorcycle. That was when fear began to set in. Another man suddenly appeared carrying a dangerous weapon John said he had never seen before.
They blindfolded him and transported him for several hours into Zamfara State.
While in captivity, the kidnappers repeatedly asked whether he had influential connections in Jos. John explained that he came from a poor background and was only struggling to feed his family.
They demanded his father’s phone number, but because his father was late, he gave them his brother’s number instead.
That was how the ransom negotiation started — from ₦30 million down to ₦6 million. Even after the ₦6 million was raised, the kidnappers still demanded an additional ₦4 million before finally releasing him.
Kidnappers are becoming more sophisticated. They can get your phone number through different means. They may know your name, your work, your movement, and even sound trustworthy.
Please, if your business involves rendering services, deliveries, repairs, contracts, or physical meetings with strangers:
• Verify clients properly before traveling
• Avoid going alone to unfamiliar places
• Share your live location with trusted people
• Inform family or friends before traveling for jobs
• Be careful with referrals from unknown people
• Trust your instincts when something feels wrong
• If possible, insist on virtual meetings first
Parents should also constantly educate their children and young adults about modern kidnapping tricks. Not every danger looks dangerous at first.
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