Venerable Edwin Achi, the priest-in-charge of the Ebenezer Anglican Church in Ungwan Maijero, has passed away, according to the Anglican Diocese of Kaduna. He was abducted on October 28, 2025, together with his wife and daughter.  

In a statement released on Wednesday, the diocese acknowledged Achi's passing and described it as "a painful loss to the entire fiocese, the clergy, the church family, and all who were blessed by his faithful ministry, humble spirit, and unwavering devotion to the service of God."  His wife and daughter are still in custody, according to the statement.

“We continue to pray for the release of his wife and daughter who are still in the hands of kidnappers,” it added.

The diocese announced the cancellation of its Stand Up for Jesus 2025 event in remembrance of the deceased priest.

“On this note, the Standup for Jesus 2025 is hereby cancelled in honour of the late Venerable Edwin Achi,” the statement said.

With a message of comfort and faith, the diocese wrapped up the proclamation.  According to Daily Trust, on October 28, 2025, bandits stormed into Achi's home in Nissi community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna, and abducted him together with his wife and daughter.  

According to reports, the family had recently moved into the neighborhood when bandits attacked.  

Later, the kidnappers got in touch with the family and demanded a ransom of N600 million.  The deceased was from Umuaja in Delta State's Ukwuani Local Government Area.

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