🔥 Trending Jowizaza Ransom Saga: Latest Updates and Developments

The latest news concerning Jowizaza revolves around the abduction of his father, Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, who is the chairman of Jezco Group ¹².

Abduction and Ransom Demands

Chief Sir Joseph Ezeokafor, described as a septuagenarian businessman, was reportedly abducted in the early hours of a Tuesday. The incident occurred after he left his residence to attend a prayer ground as part of his annual spiritual rejuvenation ².

Following his abduction, the kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦700 million. However, this demand has since been increased significantly to ₦1.5 billion (approximately $1.9 million USD as of August 2026, considering a rough exchange rate of ₦800 to $1) ¹². Family sources have confirmed that the abductors have established communication ¹.

This information was reported in August 2026 ¹².