A leading pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All and chairman of its Board of Trustees, Rev. Sunday Bobai Agang, has been freed after being kidnapped from his home in Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State.
Danjuma Auta, the acting public relations officer of ECWA, confirmed the development to our correspondent in Jos.
In a statement, Auta revealed that Rev. Prof. Agang has been released from his captors and is now safe.
“We wish to announce with immense gratitude and joy the release of our dear pastor, Rev. Prof. Sunday Bobai Agang, who was abducted by unknown gunmen. We are delighted to confirm that he has regained his freedom and is currently safe,” the statement reads.
The church expressed thanks to God Almighty for answering the fervent prayers of the ECWA family and the global Church of Christ, describing the pastor’s release as a testimony to God’s faithfulness and the power of collective prayer.
ECWA also extended appreciation to all brethren who prayed earnestly during the pastor’s ordeal.
While celebrating Rev. Agang’s safe return, the church highlighted that the incident underscores the persistent insecurity plaguing the country.
“The rising wave of kidnapping, which has sadly become a means of livelihood for some, is a threat to our collective existence and must be addressed urgently,” the statement said.
The church called on all levels of government to fulfill their constitutional duty to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.
“It is imperative that decisive and sustained actions be taken to dismantle the criminal networks behind these heinous acts and restore peace and security across the country,” ECWA added.
The church reaffirmed its commitment to pray for Nigeria’s peace and the safety of its citizens.
Rev. Agang was abducted on Tuesday morning from his residence in Farin Gada, Jos North LGA, Plateau State.
