Pastor kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents regains freedom

 Pastor kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents regains freedom

By Modupe Shodeinde

A Pastor, Yikura of Ekiliziyan Eyanuwa a Nigeriya, EYN (Church of Brethren in Nigeria), who was abducted by suspected Boko Haram insurgents, has regained his freedom.

Vanguard Newspaper reports reliable sources revealed that the pastor who was given a seven-day ultimatum for his family to respond or risk been killed, has been released.

Sources said “in a video, he was seen kneeling in front of a masked man who held a dagger. He said the countdown to his execution started on February 24 and ends on March 4.

“I have been given only seven days to appeal for assistance that will help me out of this torture.

“If truly you want to rescue me from this untold suffering and threat to life, then you have to act fast.

“I am also calling on the EYN president to help mobilise help that will rescue me, and also pray for me so that God will make things easy for me here,” he said in the video”.

However, Information obtained from sources said, the Pastor regained his freedom and is now in security custody before reuniting with his family.

 

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