Tension As Unknown Gunmen Abduct 2 Pastors In Adamawa

• Two resident pastors with the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, have been kidnapped in the Song local government area of Adamawa state
• The state police spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje, said the gunmen kidnapped the pastors around 11 pm on Sunday, December 29
• Nguroje disclosed the next line of action and plan on how to rescue the kidnapped pastors from their abductors

TheTalk.NG journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Adamawa state – Gunmen have kidnapped two resident pastors with the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, better known as Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa A Nigeria (EYN) in Adamawa state.

Rev. James Kwayang and his Secretary, Rev. Ishaku Chiwar were abducted around 11 pm on Sunday, December 29.

The police have deployed personnel to rescue the two clergymen from their abductors.
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The kidnapped pastors are serving at the EYN local church council (LCC) at Mbila-Malibu in the Song local government area of the state.

According to Leadership, the state Police Public Relations Office (PPRO), SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the abduction of the pastors.

Nguroje disclosed that the police command has deployed personnel to rescue the two clergymen from their abductors.

EYN President, Rev. Daniel Mbaya, said the kidnapping incident has sent shockwaves throughout the church.

Mbaya called for prayers for the safe and speedy release of the pastors and support for the church during this difficult time.

“We call all Nigerians and the entire EYN community to join us in prayers for the safe and speedy release of the two men of God, comfort and strength for their families and loved ones, wisdom, and effectiveness for the security personnel working towards their release as well as for peace and protection for the EYN community and all those affected by this incident.”

The kidnappers were yet to contact the church or the families of the pastors at the time of filling this report.

Gunmen kidnap pastor, family, demand N75m ransom

Meanwhile, TheTalk.NG reported that Canon Olowolagba, his wife, and two children were kidnapped by gunmen on the Ise Akoko-Iboropa road in Ondo State last Sunday while traveling to Ikaram.

Initially, the kidnappers demanded N10 million but later raised the ransom to N75 million, delaying the victims’ release, according to Bishop Babajide Bada.

Amotekun Corps is collaborating with other security agencies to rescue the victims, while local leaders have called for prayers for their safe return.

Source: TheTalk.NG

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