In a dramatic turn of events, Joshua Jessa, a kidnapping victim, has reunited with his family after escaping from his captors on Sunday evening.
Chief Jessa Harrison, CEO of Jessa Global Limited, expressed immense joy and gratitude, describing his son’s escape as “miraculous.” He revealed that no ransom was paid, saying, “God released my son. I did not pay one naira.”
Speaking to journalists on Sunday night, he disclosed that his son, “He was kidnapped by two armed men who whisked him into the bush on Wednesday before he ‘miraculously’ escaped from the abductors on Sunday. “God released my son. I did not pay one naira,” the father said.
“My boy ran from the kidnappers to Kokori, from where he called me.
“I thought it was a joke. We then went in search of him. I took him to Eku for treatment before bringing him home. I was only joined by my younger brother, who is the SSA on Security to the Governor, and vigilante members in the search for the boy after receiving his call that he had escaped,” he stated.
The police response to the incident has been questioned, with Chief Jessa expressing concern over the lukewarm reaction to his complaint. He also stated that he received minimal support from the authorities, relying on his younger brother, the SSA on Security to the Governor, and vigilante members to locate his son.
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Jerome Kalu
Jerome Kalu is currently the Senior Correspondent of PIJAlance in Lagos. He was previously the Campus Information Desk (CID) Editor.