Reverend Edwin Achi of the Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State, who was kidnapped in October by bandits is dead.
Reverend Achi was kidnapped along with his wife and daughter, on October 28, 2025 from their residence at Nissi Village, near Kaduna Refinery.
The bandits requested a ransom of N600 million from their family to secure their release.
But in a post on its Facebook page, the Diocese of Kaduna, Anglican Communion, announced that Reverend Achi has died.
The post reads: “The Venerable Edwin, who was kidnapped alongside his wife on 28th October, 2025, has been confirmed dead.
“His transition is a painful loss to the entire Diocese, the clergy, the Church family, and all who were blessed by his faithful ministry, humble spirit, and unwavering devotion to the service of God.
“We continue to pray for the release of his wife and daughter who are still in the hands of kidnappers.”
The church expressed sadness over the death of Reverend Achi and prayed for the release of his wife and daughter still being held by the kidnappers.
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