Urgent Action Needed: NRM Presidential Aspirant Raised Alarm Over Tortured UNIJOS Student”

Faduro Oluwadare Joseph decries rising insecurity, says Nigeria cannot afford further delay in protecting lives

By Our Reporter

A presidential hopeful of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), Faduri Oluwadare Joseph popularly called Fadojoe, has issued a strong and urgent call for the immediate rescue of an abducted University of Jos student, John Arum Azi, whose reported torture in captivity has triggered widespread concern across the country.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Joseph described the incident as a grim reflection of Nigeria’s deepening insecurity, warning that the nation risks normalizing violence if decisive action is not taken.

“Rescue him now. That is the only acceptable response,” he declared. “Anything less signals a failure to uphold the most basic responsibility of governance—the protection of human life.”

The US based Nigerian Nurse said the disturbing video of the student being brutalized by his captors underscores the urgency of the situation and highlights what he called a troubling gap in the country’s security response system.

He questioned how criminal elements could operate with such boldness—abducting victims, inflicting harm, and circulating evidence of their actions—without immediate interception by authorities.

“This is a painful indictment of our current reality,” Fadojoe stated. “When criminals act without fear and citizens live in constant anxiety, it is clear that something fundamental is broken.”

Calling the situation a national emergency, he urged security agencies to intensify efforts, deploy advanced intelligence tools, and ensure that the victim is rescued without delay.

He also extended his appeal to cover all Nigerians currently in captivity, emphasizing that no life should be treated as expendable.

Beyond the immediate call for action, the presidential aspirant outlined key measures necessary to reverse the tide of insecurity in the country, which will form part of the agenda of his administration if elected as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. These include restructuring the security framework to prioritize intelligence gathering, investing in modern surveillance technologies, and strengthening rapid-response mechanisms.

He further advocated for the strategic securing of highways and high-risk zones, noting that many abductions occur along poorly monitored routes.

According to him, improving the welfare and operational capacity of security personnel is critical to achieving meaningful results, as is addressing socio-economic challenges such as youth unemployment and poverty.

“Security is not just about force—it is about creating conditions where crime cannot thrive,” he said.

Joseph also stressed the importance of accountability in governance, insisting that failures leading to loss of lives must be thoroughly investigated and addressed.

He concluded with a call for national unity and vigilance, urging Nigerians not to lose their sense of compassion or become desensitized to acts of violence.

“We must stand together and insist on a country where life is valued and protected,” he said.

The case has continued to draw reactions from across the nation, with many citizens urging authorities to act swiftly and decisively to rescue the victim and restore confidence in the country’s security system.