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COCIN Pastor Regains Freedom From Boko Haram Custody

COCIN Pastor Regains Freedom From Boko Haram Custody

 

 

A pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) Jos, Plateau State, has regained his freedom from the custody of Boko Haram.

The pastor, Rev. Polycarp Zango, was abducted by the terrorist group on October 19, while on a journey to a Ministers’ conference in Gombe.

The terrorist group earlier  released a video showing the COCIN pastor in their custody.

Speaking exclusively with Vanguard on Saturday morning, the Vice-Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (Northern region), Rev. John Hayab, said Zango regained his freedom on Friday night.

“We have good news! Rev. Zango has been released from Boko Haram custody. It is celebration galore in the Church right now,” he said.

 

Angela Davies

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