Baptist Church has confirmed the release of the remaining 15 members of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, Kaduna, who were abducted by bandits on October 31, 2021.
In a short statement, the President, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Rev Dr Israel Adelani Akanji said the 15 members regained their freedom on Monday evening.
Akanji said he appreciated prayers, words of encouragement and financial support from Nigerians.
He said they were still awaiting the release of the remaining 3 students of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna who were kidnapped on July 5, 2021.
Read the statement hereunder:
BREAKING: 15 Baptist captives regain freedom from terrorists
Glory be to God. I rejoice to inform you that the remaining 15 members of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, Kaduna, regained their freedom in the evening yesterday, December 13, 2021. They were kidnapped on Sunday, October 31, 2021. I wish to most sincerely appreciate your prayers, words of encouragement and financial support.
We are still awaiting the release of the remaining 3 students of Bethel Baptist High School, Kaduna who were kidnapped on July 5, 2021. God bless you IJN.
Rev Dr Israel Adelani Akanji, the President, Nigerian Baptist Convention.
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