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Remaining 15 kidnapped Emmanuel Baptist church members regain freedom in Kaduna

The remaining 15 of the 66 abducted worshipers of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji in Kaduna State have regained freedom from their abductors.

Recall, on October 31, Eons Intelligence reported that bandits kidnapped 66 worshippers at the church in the Chikun Local Government Area of the State during church service.

Rev Dr. Israel Adelani Akanji, the President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention, announced this development on Tuesday.

“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 (In Jesus Name).”

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