Sorrow grips the Anglican community in Kaduna State. Venerable Edwin Achi, a respected Anglican priest, has been killed. He was abducted with his wife, Sarah, in Chikun Local Government Area.
Bandits stormed their Nissi community home. The attack occurred on October 28, 2025. They kidnapped the couple and their daughter. It was a late-night raid.
The kidnappers initially demanded N600 million. This ransom was later reduced to N200 million. Sadly, the family could not gather the funds.
Diocese Confirms Tragic News
The Diocese of Kaduna, Anglican Communion, expressed profound grief. They announced the “passing unto glory” of Venerable Edwin Achi. He served as Priest-in-Charge of Ebenezer Anglican Church, Ungwan Maijero.
Venerable Edwin Achi was abducted with his wife. This occurred on October 28, 2025. His death is now confirmed. This loss deeply pains the Diocese. Clergy, church family, and many others feel it. His faithful ministry, humble spirit, and devotion inspired many.
Prayers continue for his wife and daughter. They remain held by the kidnappers. The ‘Standup for Jesus 2025’ event is cancelled. This honors the late Venerable Edwin Achi. The Diocese concluded its statement.
Kaduna Anglican Communion confirmed Achi’s death. This statement appeared on their official Facebook page. The date was Tuesday, November 26, 2025. This news brought deep pain to the church. It affected the entire community.
Earlier that Tuesday, captors shared photos. These showed the priest and his wife held captive. The images caused widespread alarm. Criminals threatened to kill them. This would happen if the ransom remained unpaid that week.
Avril, Achi’s nephew, later confirmed the priest’s murder. He previously stated the kidnappers used Achi’s phone. They took photos. Then, they posted them on his Facebook page.
A family member spoke to FIJ. They expressed deep devastation. The household was in chaos. They simply could not afford the demanded ransom.
Security agencies have not commented. No official statement exists on rescue efforts. The remaining family members are still captive.
The kidnappers’ initial demand was N600 million. This amount was unrealistic. It later dropped to approximately N200 million. An ultimatum was given. They threatened to kill the hostages. This would occur if the ransom was not paid by the weekend.
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