Gunmen Raid Kaduna Community, Abduct ECWA Pastor Samson Ali

By Emmanuel Kwada

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) is in turmoil following the shocking abduction of 30-year-old Pastor Samson Ndah Ali during a violent midnight raid in Mararaba Abro, Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The incident unfolded around 12:45 a.m. when a group of armed assailants stormed Pastor Ali’s residence, forcibly taking him from his home. Eyewitnesses report chaos as the attackers, believed to be bandits, disrupted the peaceful night, leaving the local community in a state of fear and uncertainty.

According to intelligence sources, the kidnappers executed their plan swiftly, making off with Pastor Ali to an undisclosed location, heightening concerns about his safety and the growing insecurity in the region.

The Public Relations Officer for the Kaduna State Command, has not responded to inquiries from SaharaReporters regarding the ongoing efforts to rescue Pastor Ali

In response to the alarming situation, a collaborative operation has been launched involving the Nigerian Army, police, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to locate and secure the pastor’s safe return.

As of now, Mansir Hassan, the Public Relations Officer for the Kaduna State Command, has not responded to inquiries from SaharaReporters regarding the ongoing efforts to rescue Pastor Ali.

The abduction comes amid rising concerns over kidnapping incidents in Kaduna State, which have left communities on edge and sparked widespread condemnation. Local leaders and church members are rallying for Pastor Ali’s safe return while calling on authorities to intensify efforts against the rampant insecurity that plagues the region.

The ECWA community is united in prayer, hoping for a swift and safe resolution to this harrowing ordeal.