The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN chairman, Mr Lawan Andimi abducted by members of the Boko Haram sect in the state, has cried out for help in a new video.
According to reports, the cleric was abducted during an attack on Michika community in Adamawa state on Friday, January 3rd.
In the video, Andimi, while pleading with the authorities commended his captors for treating him well. He urged his family members to pray for his release, adding that if he is not released, maybe it is the will of God.
Andimi said,
“I have never being discouraged because all condition that one find himself is in the hand of God.
“God who make them to take care of me and to leave my life will still work and he will touch them.
“I’m appealing to my colleagues, referends particularly my President, and my Governor for my release.
“This people have been doing me well, they provide my every need, they haven’t done anything wrong to me so I believe that God who made them to act in such a way to me will make all arrangement for me to leave here.
“By the grace of God I will be together with my wife and children, If the opportunity is not granted maybe it is the will of God.
“I urge you all to be patient, Don’t cry, dont worry but thank God for everything.”
CAN CHAIRMAN, ABDUCTED, CRIES OUT FROM BOKO HARAM CAMP
In a short recorded video Rev. Andimi declared that if its pleased God that he be released, he would be out, but if God decides not to get him out that they should look after his children. https://t.co/UHJKJVPVPJ pic.twitter.com/idbOlQRWYY
— Ahmad Salkida (@A_Salkida) January 5, 2020