Nasarawa CAN chairman regains freedom from kidnappers, reunites with family

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Archbishop Joseph Masin

The abducted Nasarawa State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Joseph Masin, has regained freedom from kidnappers.

Archbishop, who is also and the General Overseer, Word of God Worldwide Gospel City, was kidnapped on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

The Police Public Relations Officer in Nasarawa, ASP Nansel Rahman, who confirmed his release on Sunday, said the cleric was released unhurt about 10:00 p.m. Saturday night.

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Rahman, however, said efforts to arrest the perpetrators are ongoing.

He reassured citizens in the state of their security, while admonishing them to remain calm.

“We have zero tolerance to the payment of ransom. No ransom was paid for his release,” the PPRO said.

The Daily Leaks finding revealed that Archbishop Masin arrived at his residence at Agwan Sandaji’s farm around 300:a.m. Sunday morning, to reunite with his wife, children and other relations.

Also, from findings, it was gathered Archbishop was dumped by his abductors along the road around Lizzy Keffi in Mada station area of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state.