Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Anglican Priest Killed After Month in Captivity
A kind priest named Edwin Achi was taken from his home in Nigeria along with his wife and daughter.
Bad people asked for a lot of money to let them go, but even after the priest was killed, his family is still being held.
This happened in a place where many people are being kidnapped, and the government is trying to stop it.
The leader of the country said it's a big emergency and is adding more police to help.
Other countries are also worried and have told Nigeria to do more to protect people.
Anglican priest Edwin Achi was kidnapped with his wife and daughter from Kaduna state on October 28.
Achi was killed after a month in captivity, while his wife and daughter remain captive.
Initial ransom demand was 600 million naira, later reduced to 200 million naira.
The killing comes amid a surge in kidnappings in northern Nigeria, including recent abductions of schoolgirls and students.
President Bola Tinubu has declared a national emergency and ordered the recruitment of 50,000 police officers to tackle the violence.
- Who
- Venerable Edwin Achi, an Anglican priest, and his family
- What
- Kidnapping and subsequent murder of the priest
- When
- Abducted on October 28, killed after a month in captivity
- Where
- Kaduna state, Nigeria
- Why
- Ransom demands and ongoing wave of kidnappings in northern Nigeria
- Victim
- Venerable Edwin Achi
- Date of Abduction
- October 28
- Location of Abduction
- Kaduna state, Nigeria
- Initial Ransom Demand
- 600 million naira ($416,000)
- Reduced Ransom Demand
- 200 million naira
- Current Status of Family
- Wife and daughter still in captivity
- Recent Kidnapping Incidents
- 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi state, 300+ students and teachers in Niger state
- Government Response
- Recruitment of 50,000 police officers, cancellation of foreign trips
