13/05/2026
John Arum Azi Testimony
He stated that initially, he denied Christ due to fear of death. In an attempt to secure his release, he informed the kidnappers that he was a pagan. 🙏
However, the bandits responded that they preferred Christians to idol worshippers, which left him perplexed at that moment. 😳
When the kidnappers initiated physical assault, he exclaimed "Jesus!" and ultimately revealed his true faith as a Christian. Subsequently, they referred to him as "pastor". 😊😊
Here is a detailed account of the events:
The kidnappers initiated contact with him. Initially, he assumed it was a job referral from an acquaintance. Upon arrival in Zaria, the kidnappers directed him to a park where they would meet. When he finally met the individual, the man confirmed he was the person he had been communicating with over the phone. 🙏
The individual informed him that he obtained his number from someone and required John's services for a task, to which John agreed. 💯✅😊
Later, they claimed they were traveling by motorcycle and transported him to another location. At that moment, he became extremely fearful as another individual arrived carrying an unfamiliar firearm. 😳💔🤦
They then covered his face with a mask and transported him from Kaduna for approximately six hours to Zamfara State.
The kidnappers repeatedly inquired about his influential connections in Jos, but he explained that he came from a humble background and had no one to assist him. He emphasized that he was the primary breadwinner for his family. 🤦
The kidnappers then demanded his father's phone number, but John provided his brother's number instead, as his father had passed away.
This marked the beginning of negotiations, which progressed from ₦30 million to ₦6 million.
However, when the ₦6 million was finally secured, the kidnappers altered the agreement and demanded an additional ₦4 million. 💔💔🤦
Through divine intervention and the support of generous individuals who contributed, the addit
