A video of a pastor and his wife kidnapped in March 2023 has surfaced, reigniting hope for their safe return. The Rev. Paul Musa and his wife were abducted from Gamboru Ngala, Borno state, with the flag of Boko Haram displayed in the video, although no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.
In the video uploaded to YouTube on May 5, the couple, members of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), are seen seated on a mat, with the wife wearing a hijab. The pastor pleads for help from the Nigerian government and Christian leaders, expressing frustration over the lack of action taken to secure their release.
The couple’s daughter discovered their disappearance from their living quarters on the church premises, with no leads on their whereabouts. The Nigerian government and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) have been urged to intervene urgently to rescue the pastor and his wife from captivity.
Nigeria has been ranked as the sixth most difficult country to be a Christian, with the highest number of Christians killed for their faith and numerous kidnappings reported. The situation highlights the ongoing persecution faced by Christians in the country.
The pastor’s emotional plea in the video has sparked renewed calls for action to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped couple, shedding light on the challenges faced by Christians in Nigeria. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, hoping for a positive resolution to this distressing ordeal.