Suspected bandits, believed to be kidnappers, have released Pastor Samson Ndah Ali of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), who was abducted in Mararaba Aboro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
However, the kidnappers detained Yusuf Shehu Ambi, the individual who delivered the ransom for the pastor’s release.
Ambi, reportedly carrying a substantial sum of money to secure Pastor Ali’s freedom, was held back by the kidnappers, who allegedly demanded additional money or concessions for his release.
Pastor Ali was kidnapped from his residence in the early hours of Tuesday, April 8, 2025, merely two weeks after being assigned to the church. The kidnappers had initially demanded a ransom of ₦100 million for his release.
While Kaduna State police are yet to confirm the incident, a community source informed Channels Television that Ambi, who serves as the financial secretary of ECWA in Mararaba Aboro, was detained by the kidnappers during the ransom delivery for Pastor Ali.