Two Nigerian pastors remain captive after gunmen stormed a Christian campsite on March 21. Christian Today reports the gunmen kidnapped three pastors, but released Rev. Iliya Anto due to health concerns.
Rev. Dr. Emmanuel Dziggau and Rev. Yakubu Dzarma remain in captivity.
The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of 100 million naira ($500,000)
for their return.
The pastors were at the campsite to set up for an Easter church
retreat. All three pastors belong to the United Church of Christ in
Nigeria (TUCCN).
Rev. Jibrailu Wobiya, who escaped the gunmen with other church members
said, "We were all holding a prayer meeting at the prayer camp located
along the Kaduna-Abuja Highway in the city of Kaduna… We were working on
the camp site in preparation for our forthcoming church conference when
the kidnappers invaded the place and began shooting into the air."
The TUCCN, as well as the Christian Association of Nigeria have urged
the Nigerian government to track down the gunmen and ensure the release
of the captives.
Rev. Musa Asake, national secretary for the Christian Association of Nigeria also asked for prayer for the situation.
"We kindly request all men and women of goodwill to join faith with us
as we lift our eyes in prayer unto the hills of heaven; we have an
assurance that our help ultimately comes from God, the maker of heaven
and earth, and indeed the Author of life. Our God will not let us down,”
he said.
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