- The wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, have been released after over two months in captivity and are currently receiving medical treatment, though details of their release remain unclear.
The abducted wife and daughter of the late Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, have reportedly regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity.
According to LIB, the priest, his wife Sarah Achi, and their daughter were abducted on October 28, 2025, from their residence in the Nissi community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦600 million, which was later reduced to ₦200 million, and reportedly threatened to k!ll the victims if the family failed to meet their demands. During the ordeal, photos of the priest and his wife were shared by the abductors as proof they were alive.
Tragically, the kidnappers later k!lled Venerable Achi before the ultimatum expired.
A family source, Avril, confirmed the latest development on Friday, January 16, 2026, stating that the priest’s wife and daughter were released from captivity on Thursday night. He disclosed that both victims are currently receiving medical treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
The circumstances surrounding their release, including whether a ransom was paid, remain unclear as of the time of filing this report.
In other news…. Reality star Phyna has once again sparked controversy by claiming that the organizers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) have still not paid her the full prize money she won in 2022.
During a recent livestream with fans on Saturday, January 17, 2026, the “Level Up” winner expressed her frustration over the lingering debt, asserting that her previous public outcries were ignored or dismissed as lies.
“First of all, them no give me N100M. Shebi when I dey cry online Una talk say I dey lie. When I dey cry say dem dey owe me, Una talk anything?” Phyna has consistently alleged that several components of her reward package including cash equivalents, an all-expenses-paid trip for two, and various product supplies from sponsors remain outstanding. She noted that the delay has severely affected her career and personal life, forcing her to speak out despite the backlash.
While Multichoice Nigeria previously maintained they had fulfilled all obligations, Phyna continues to dispute this, insisting the unresolved payments left her with no choice but to go public again.
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