Tragedy has struck the Christian community in Benue State following the death of a kidnapped cleric who reportedly passed away just days after regaining his freedom from captivity.

The late Rev. Samuel Gbinde, a pastor of the Nongo u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar (NKST) Church, was abducted alongside two members of his congregation after armed men invaded his residence in Andyar, located in Benue State. (Punch Newspapers)

According to reports, the cleric suffered severe injuries while in the custody of his abductors. Sources said he was physically assaulted and sustained a serious head injury that left part of his body paralysed after his release. (LEADERSHIP Newspapers)

Following his release, Rev. Gbinde was rushed to a medical facility for urgent treatment before he was later transferred to a specialist hospital as his condition deteriorated. Despite efforts by doctors to save his life, he reportedly died from complications linked to the injuries he sustained during captivity. (LEADERSHIP Newspapers)

His death has sparked fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity in Benue State, where kidnappings and violent attacks have continued to threaten the lives of residents, religious leaders, and rural communities.

Church members and residents have described the incident as heartbreaking, calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to combat kidnapping and ensure those responsible are arrested and prosecuted.

The abduction of Rev. Gbinde had earlier attracted widespread condemnation, with church leaders appealing to both the Benue State Government and the Federal Government to strengthen security across vulnerable communities. (Punch Newspapers)

Many Nigerians have also expressed sympathy with the deceased’s family and congregation, while renewing calls for tougher measures against criminal groups responsible for the rising wave of kidnappings across the country.

The tragic development serves as another reminder of the devastating human cost of insecurity, with many victims continuing to suffer lasting physical and emotional trauma even after regaining their freedom.

The Koko of the Story Be Say:

The Benue pastor wey kidnappers carry, Rev. Samuel Gbinde, don die few days after dem release am. Reports talk say kidnappers beat am badly and injure him head while e dey captivity. Even after doctors try save am, e no survive. The incident don make many Nigerians dey beg government and security agencies to do more to stop kidnapping and protect innocent people.

Tragedy has struck the Christian community in Benue State following the death of a kidnapped cleric who reportedly passed away just days after regaining his freedom from captivity.

The late Rev. Samuel Gbinde, a pastor of the Nongo u Kristu u i Ser u sha Tar (NKST) Church, was abducted alongside two members of his congregation after armed men invaded his residence in Andyar, located in Benue State. (Punch Newspapers)

According to reports, the cleric suffered severe injuries while in the custody of his abductors. Sources said he was physically assaulted and sustained a serious head injury that left part of his body paralysed after his release. (LEADERSHIP Newspapers)

Following his release, Rev. Gbinde was rushed to a medical facility for urgent treatment before he was later transferred to a specialist hospital as his condition deteriorated. Despite efforts by doctors to save his life, he reportedly died from complications linked to the injuries he sustained during captivity. (LEADERSHIP Newspapers)

His death has sparked fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity in Benue State, where kidnappings and violent attacks have continued to threaten the lives of residents, religious leaders, and rural communities.

Church members and residents have described the incident as heartbreaking, calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to combat kidnapping and ensure those responsible are arrested and prosecuted.

The abduction of Rev. Gbinde had earlier attracted widespread condemnation, with church leaders appealing to both the Benue State Government and the Federal Government to strengthen security across vulnerable communities. (Punch Newspapers)

Many Nigerians have also expressed sympathy with the deceased’s family and congregation, while renewing calls for tougher measures against criminal groups responsible for the rising wave of kidnappings across the country.

The tragic development serves as another reminder of the devastating human cost of insecurity, with many victims continuing to suffer lasting physical and emotional trauma even after regaining their freedom.

The Koko of the Story Be Say:

The Benue pastor wey kidnappers carry, Rev. Samuel Gbinde, don die few days after dem release am. Reports talk say kidnappers beat am badly and injure him head while e dey captivity. Even after doctors try save am, e no survive. The incident don make many Nigerians dey beg government and security agencies to do more to stop kidnapping and protect innocent people.