Pastor Gabriel Joseph Dipak, affiliated with the Christ Apostolic Church, was released after being kidnapped during an armed attack in Nigeria. The incident reportedly occurred on a road between Jos and Bokkos in Plateau State on the night of August 28, 2026. Dipak was able to contact relatives after his release, according to local Christian leaders.
Witnesses indicate the attackers stole valuables from passengers and held two Christian leaders in captivity during the ordeal, including Dipak. One of the abducted leaders was Pastor Hills Emmanuel, founder of a Christian ministry in the region, who was later found deceased the following morning, with signs of stabbing. The other kidnapped leader’s condition was not publicly disclosed at the time of Dipak’s release.
The release of Dipak brings relief to families and the local Christian community, while highlighting ongoing security challenges for Christians in Plateau. The event underscores the risk faced by believers and church leaders in conflict-affected areas, prompting calls for prayer, humanitarian assistance, and continued efforts to address violence against Christians in Nigeria.
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