Reverend Edwin Achi, the priest in charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has died in captivity.
Achi and his wife were kidnapped by bandits from their residence in Nissi Village, near the Kaduna Refinery on October 28, 2025, and taken to an unknown location.
The kidnappers had demanded a N600m ransom for their release, but the Diocese of Kaduna, Anglican Communion, has confirmed Achi’s death.
The Diocese described Achi’s death as a painful loss to the entire Diocese, the clergy, the Church family, and all who were blessed by his faithful ministry, and is praying for the release of his wife and daughter, who are still in the hands of the kidnappers.
