Source: Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin, September 25, 2019
[It has been] reported that Baptist pastor Elisha Noma (abducted by Fulani herdsmen on August 14 had been “released unharmed” on August 31 upon payment of ransom. However, in a subsequent interview with Morning Star News (MSN) Pastor Noma revealed that he certainly was not released unharmed as reported in Nigerian media. To extract ransom, Pastor Noma’s Fulani captors phoned his family and then beat, cut, and burned their hostage in the hearing of his loved ones.
Since being released Pastor Noma has received medical treatment for cuts, burns, and a broken hand. MSN reports: “In August alone, more than 40 pastors in Nigeria were either kidnapped or suffered some form of violence from herdsmen or Boko Haram terrorists, according to figures obtained from [Christian Association of Nigeria].” Pastors are particularly vulnerable because of their profession and their distinctive clothing. Please pray.
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