UMC pastors held captive in Nigeria despite church paying ransom
Two pastors kidnapped along with others in Nigeria last month remain captive despite their denomination paying $12,264 for their release, church officials said.
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Two pastors kidnapped along with others in Nigeria last month remain captive despite their denomination paying $12,264 for their release, church officials said.
Two pastors kidnapped along with others in Nigeria last month remain captive despite their denomination paying 11 million naira (US$12,264) for their release, church officials said.
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Two pastors kidnapped along with others in Nigeria last month remain captive despite their denomination paying $12,264 for their release, church officials said.