Two pastors of the Church of the Brethren in Nigeria, known as Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa A Nigeria (EYN), have been kidnapped by gunmen in Adamawa State.
The Public Relations Officer of the Adamawa State Police Command, SP Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the incident on Monday.
The victims were identified as resident pastor, Rev James Kwaywng of EYN LCCN Mbila-Malibu in Song Local Government Area; and his secretary doubling as a pastor, Rev Ishaku Chiwar.
The police command disclosed that the abduction took place on Sunday night, December 29.
The PRO said the command had already deployed personnel to rescue the victims from their abductors.
The EYN President, Rev. Daniel Mbaya, who also confirmed the abduction to newsmen, urged security personnel to take immediate action to ensure the safe release of the pastors.
He urged the EYN church family and other Nigerians to join in praying for the release.
“We call all Nigerians and the entire EYN community to join us in prayers for the safe and speedy release of the two men of God,” he said, adding, “This incident has sent shockwaves throughout the EYN community, and we request your prayers and support during this difficult time.”
He added that the church was yet to hear from the abductors.
“The abductors are yet to be identified and they have not contacted the church or the families of their abductees,” the EYN President said in a telephone interview.
The EYN is a church denomination with headquarters in Kwarhi, Adamawa State and church branches mostly in Adamawa State and the rest of the North East