Video: CAN Chairman kidnapped by Boko Haram cries out from captivity

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawan Andimi, who was kidnapped on Saturday by Boko Haram has called on CAN, the governor of Adamawa State, Fintiri and other authorities to come to his rescue.

Lawan Andimi, was declared missing on Saturday, January 3^rd followed a foiled attack on Michika LGA by Boko Haram insurgents on Thursday.

But a short video uploaded by Ahmed Salkida, a journalist known to have access to Boko Haram leadership on Sunday, showed that Andimi has been captured by the terror group. In the video, Andimi, while pleading with the authorities commended his captors for treating him well.

The chairman urged his family members to pray for his release, adding that if he is not released, maybe it is the will of God. Andimi said, “I have never being discouraged because all condition that one find himself is in the hand of God.

“God who make them to take care of me and to leave my life will still work and he will touch them. I’m appealing to my colleagues, friends particularly my President, and my Governor for my release. This people have been doing me well, they provide my every need, they haven’t done anything wrong to me so I believe that God who made them to act in such a way to me will make all arrangement for me to leave here.

“By the grace of God, I will be together with my wife and children, If the opportunity is not granted maybe it is the will of God. I urge you all to be patient, Do not cry, dnot worry but thank God for everything.”

See video below

CAN CHAIRMAN, ABDUCTED, CRIES OUT FROM BOKO HARAM CAMP

In a short recorded video Rev. Andimi declared that if its pleased God that he be released, he would be out, but if God decides not to get him out that they should look after his children. https://t.co/UHJKJVPVPJ pic.twitter.com/idbOlQRWYY

— Ahmad Salkida (@A_Salkida) January 5, 2020