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Gunmen Abduct Nasarawa CAN Chairman, Bishop Joseph Masin

Kennedy IgweBy Kennedy IgweMay 28, 2020No Comments1 Min Read
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The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN ) Nasarawa State chapter, Bishop Joseph Masin has been kidnapped.

Confirming this to newsmen, Peace Masin, son of the clergyman, said the abudctors stormed their home at about 11pm on Tuesday, May 27.

“They beat the house help and ordered her to call those who were inside. One of the ladies in the house opened the door and they gained access to the house where they took Bishop Masin away. They were accompanied by seven armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen.” Masin said

The state Commissioner for Police, Dogo Shammah, who also confirmed the incident to newsmen, said the abductors of the CAN Chairman went with him on motorcycles.

Shammah said few minutes to the hour of twelve, Wednesday night, gunmen stormed the residence of the Chairman at Bukan Sidi area of Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital and whisked him away to an unknown destination.

He said the police is currently on the trail of the kidnappers to ensure the safe rescue of the clergyman.

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