Wife, Daughter Still Being Held Captive As Abducted Kaduna Anglican Priest Dies In Captivity
Venerable Edwin Achi, an Anglican priest, has died in captivity.
Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna announced his death in a statement on Wednesday.
Venerable Edwin Achi, who was kidnapped alongside his wife and daughter on October 28, 2025, was until his death the Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero,
The diocese described Achi’s death as ‘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 service to God’.
The statement also noted that Achi’s wife and daughter are still being held captive.
‘We continue to pray for the release of his wife and daughter who are still in the hands of kidnappers.
On this note, the Standup for Jesus 2025 is hereby cancelled in honour of the late Venerable Edwin Achi’ the statement added.
Achi, his wife and daughter were abducted by bandits who attacked his residence in Nissi community, Chikun Local Government, Kaduna State on October 28, 2025-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079, 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you
