Kidnappers Kill Pastor Three Days After Abduction, Claim Ransom Was Delayed

A Nigerian pastor identified as Akoh has been killed by suspected kidnappers who allegedly claimed his ransom payment was delayed. The incident was disclosed by Abuja-based cleric, Bishop Peter Attayi Yakubu, in a Facebook post on Monday.

According to the bishop, pastor Akoh was killed three days after his abduction. He described Akoh as his former chief usher who later started his own ministry. “My heart is bleeding. Oh my son, pastor Akoh. He was my chief usher. God asked him to go start his own ministry and he is doing well,” the bishop wrote.

He also revealed that the late pastor had invited him to visit his church in September before the tragic incident. “How can kidnappers kill pastor Akoh under 3 days with claim that ransom delayed. Oh God, the wife is even breastfeeding a new baby,” the bishop added.

The killing has sparked outrage and renewed calls for urgent action against the rising tide of insecurity in the country.