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Bandits Kill Katsina Anglican Priest …demand N10m Ransom For Wife, Kids by zeezco11(m): 7:33am On Feb 13, 2019 |
A priest of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) , Anthony Jata ’ u , has been killed by bandits in Gusau, Zamfara State, on the way to his new station in Katsina State . Multiple sources close to the family told our correspondent on Tuesday that Jata’ u , from Southern Kaduna , was abducted last Thursday alongside his wife , three kids and two sisters - in- law . He was posted to the new station by the Sokoto Diocese of the church . One of the sources said the reverend, who attended the Crowther Graduate Theological Seminary , Abeokuta , Ogun State, was killed and his body dumped by the roadside by his assailants , who went away his family members . “ The bandits shot at the car he was driving and dragged him and the occupants out as the vehicle skidded off the road . His body was recovered two days later , but his family members were taken away , ” the source said . A reliable source in the Anglican Church , Sokoto Diocese, who also spoke on condition of anonymity , added that the kidnappers had called the church and some family members to demand N 10m ransom before releasing the deceased’ s wife , kids and in-laws . The source explained , “ Everybody is sad at the moment and afraid for the lives of his family members still in the custody of the bandits. The church doesn’ t have such money but it ’ s hoping to raise a substantial sum to secure the release of the victims . The abductors separated the kids into different locations as it was glaring when they called and asked them to speak with the person whose mobile telephone the victims gave them . “ There is panic among worshippers as time is ticking and no one knows what their next line of action will be . Security agencies are aware of the case but there is nothing yet . ” It was gathered that Jata’ u was once abducted in September 2006 , while serving at St . Andrew’ s DCC Diocese of Nnewi , Anambra State . When contacted , the spokesperson for the police in Zamfara State, Mohammed Shehu , said he would find out about the case and get back to our correspondent . Read More: https://thexclusivenaija./2019/02/13/bandits-kill-katsina-anglican-priest-demand-n10m-ransom-for-wife-kids/
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