x

Outrage as gunmen kidnap CAN Chairman

…abductors demand N20m ransom

Christian community in Nasarawa state has condemned the kidnap of the Association’s Chairman in the state, Mr. Joseph Masin yesterday.

The kidnap of Mr. Masin was confirmed by the State Police Commissioner, Bola Longe in Lafia, the state capital yesterday morning.

He told journalists that the bishop was taken from his house in Bukan-sidi in Lafia around 12:39 a.m. Thursday and that the police have mobilised officers as well as hunters to free the cleric.

Corroborating the incident a former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN in the state, Mr. Yohanna Samari said the bishop was abducted by the attackers at midnight at his Bukan-sidi residence.

According to Mr. Samari the abductors took the CAN Chairman away on a motorcycle explaining however, that nobody was hurt during the incident but the family had been greatly traumatised.

Tayo Samuel, the CAN Vice Chairman in the state, said the abductors had contacted the family, demanding N20 million ransom.

Hot this week

Editors Urge Government To Create Safe, Enabling Environment For Journalists

· Ask security agents to find missing Vanguard journalist As...

EXCLUSIVE: Buhari orders probe of Isa Funtua, AMCON over keystone and Etisalat

Following the controversy generated by the leading opposition party,...

6 Signs your boyfriend thinks you are ugly -Take note of No. 2

They say there are three kinds of people; the...

2023: South-East, Middle Belt Forum Endorses Peter Obi

The South-East and Middle Belt Forum has endorsed the...

Scrabble Stars Battle for N10m at Gov. Diri Championship

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa Top Scrabble players from across Nigeria...

Northern CAN Leaders Visit Benue, Reject ‘Herders-Farmers Clash’ Narrative

...Pledge sustained advocacy...“Your presence is Christ sitting with us”...

Expect More Development — Gov. Aliyu Assures Sokoto Residents

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State...

We Have Brought Inclusive Development to Plateau — Governor Mutfwang

By Israel Adamu, Jos The people of Plateau State made...

NYSC Is the Thread Binding Nigeria’s Diversity” — Gov. Diri

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, Yenagoa Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri,...

What’s the Best Age for a Man to Get Married? Here’s What We Found

Marriage is one of the most significant milestones in...

Nurses Suspend Nationwide Strike – Health Minister Confirms

The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img