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The Digest:

Reverend Edwin Achi of Kaduna's Ebenezer Anglican Church has died while held by kidnappers. The clergyman, who was abducted with his wife from their home near the Kaduna Refinery, became another sobering symbol of Nigeria's deepening security crisis.

Key Points:
  • Reverend Achi and his wife were kidnapped from Nissi Village on October 28, 2025.
  • The bandits demanded a N600 million ransom for their release days after the abduction.
  • The Kaduna Anglican Diocese confirmed his death in an official statement.
  • His wife and daughter remain in captivity as the church prays for their release.
  • The clergy described him as a man of "humble spirit and unwavering devotion."
  • The incident occurred in Chikun Local Government Area, a region repeatedly targeted by bandits.
  • This comes amid rising abductions and violent attacks across Kaduna State.
His passing in captivity reflects a faith tested not in pews, but in peril, leaving a community to mourn not just a man, but a measure of safety.

Sources: Daily Post, Channels Tv, FIJ