Abducted Kaduna Anglican Priest Dies In Captivity

The Anglican Diocese of Kaduna has announced the death of the Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero, Venerable Edwin Achi, who was kidnapped alongside his wife and daughter on October 28, 2025.

The diocese confirmed Achi’s death in a statement on Wednesday, describing it as “a painful loss to the entire fiocese, the clergy, the church family, and all who were blessed by his faithful ministry, humble spirit, and unwavering devotion to the service of God.”

The statement also revealed that his wife and daughter remain in captivity.

“We continue to pray for the release of his wife and daughter who are still in the hands of kidnappers,” it added.

In honour of the late priest, the diocese announced the cancellation of its programme, Stand Up for Jesus 2025 event.

“On this note, the Standup for Jesus 2025 is hereby cancelled in honour of the late Venerable Edwin Achi,” the statement said.

The diocese concluded the announcement with a message of faith and consolation.

Daily Trust reported that Achi was kidnapped alongside his wife and daughter when bandits broke into his house in Nissi community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna, on October 28, 2025.

The family was said to have just relocated to the community when bandits struck.

The kidnappers later contacted the family to demand N600 million ransom.

The deceased hailed from Umuaja in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State.