Bandits have klled the Anglican Priest, Ven Edwin Achi, the Anglican Vicar of the Kaduna Diocese, after the family was unable to raise ₦100M ransome since October.
Ven. Achi, his wife and daughter were kidnapped in Kaduna State on October 28.
The bandits had earlier in the week posted photos in his Facebook page showing him and his wife in a distressed condition inside a bush.
In a statement on Wednesday, the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna called him a faithful minister and cancelled an upcoming event in his honour. They also prayed for the safe return of his wife and daughter still in captivity.
Distressed Venerable Edwin Achi With his wife in captivity
The full text of the statement announcing the death of the vicar is published below…
The Venerable Edwin Achi
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, the Diocese of Kaduna, Anglican Communion, announces the passing unto glory of The Venerable Edwin Achi, Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero.
Ven. Edwin Achi, who was kidnapped alongside his wife on 28th October, 2025, has been confirmed dead. His transition is a painful loss to the entire Diocese, the clergy, the Church family, and all who were blessed by his faithful ministry, humble spirit, and unwavering devotion to the service of God.
We continue to pray for the release of his wife and daughter who are still in the hands of the kidnappers.
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