Reverend Polycarp Zongo of the Church of Christ in Nations, Jos, Plateau State, who was kidnapped by the Islamic State In West Africa (ISWAP) has been released.
He was released on Friday evening, October 30, through an undisclosed process, officials say.
Reverend Zongo was kidnapped on his way to a conference along the Bauchi/Gombe road Gombe.
ISWAP, a jihadist terrorist organization based in northeastern Nigeria, posted the video below on YouTube on Oct. 19, giving proof of life
“My name is Reverend Polycap Zongo and I am a pastor at COCIN LCC Wild Life Park, Plateau State, Nigeria. On October 19, 2020, I was travelling for a conference in Gombe when I was abducted by Boko Haram insurgents who caught me on the road. Right now I am with them," he said.
“I am appealing to the governor of Plateau State, Simon Boko Lalong, and the Senator of Plateau North, Barrister ID Gyang, and the Christian Association of Nigeria and COCIN Church to please help save me from their hands. They also abducted two Christian women who are also here with me, we are appealing to be rescued.” he added.
Members of his Pastored Church and other well wishers are currently celebrating in the Church premises
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