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HURIWA Condemns Student's Abduction Amid Rising Insecurity

4/18/2026

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) condemned the abduction and torture of University of Jos student John Arum Azi.
The incident signals escalating insecurity and armed groups' impunity.
A video of Azi pleading for his life sparked outrage.
HURIWA criticized the government's inadequate response and the National Assembly's failure to enact kidnapping legislation.
They urged specialized anti-kidnapping courts, financial tracking of ransom payments, and better highway security.

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) condemned the abduction and torture of University of Jos student John Arum Azi.
The incident signals escalating insecurity and armed groups' impunity.
A video of Azi pleading for his life sparked outrage.
HURIWA criticized the government's inadequate response and the National Assembly's failure to enact kidnapping legislation.
They urged specialized anti-kidnapping courts, financial tracking of ransom payments, and better highway security.