NIGERIA: Ransom Demanded for Abducted Pastor

17 July 2024

Source: International Christian Concern

Islamic terror group Boko Haram recently shared on social media a video of Pastor Paul Musa pleading for his life as an armed, masked Islamic extremist stands behind him.

Boko Haram abducted the 59-year-old pastor and his wife, Ruth, 50, in March 2023 from their home in Borno state, Nigeria. In the video, the pastor is wearing orange clothing, reminiscent of the orange jumpsuits worn by the 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians that the Islamic State group beheaded on a beach in Libya in 2015.

According to sources in Nigeria, Boko Haram reportedly demanded the pastor’s family pay his ransom or Pastor Musa would be killed.

Since 2009, Islamic extremists such as Boko Haram, Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP), Islamic Fulani militants, and unidentified gunmen have killed an estimated 45,000 Christians. Earlier this month, members of ISWAP executed three Christians in Borno state. These groups also continue to kidnap pastors and priests and hold them for ransom.

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    Pray that the Holy Spirit would give courage to the believers who face these attacks and that they would hold fast to their faith. Particularly uphold Paul and Ruth.

    Pray for those who have been abducted or displaced from their homes due to these attacks. Ask God to provide for them both spiritually and physically as they face these hardships.

    Pray for the nation of Nigeria. Ask God to bring a great revelation to its leaders and peace to its land.

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