A pastor with the Living Faith Ministries (aka Winners’ Chapel) has been released from the captivity of Boko Haram.
The pastor, Moses Adeleke, was abducted by the terrorist group on 10th April, 2019 while on a journey to distribute relief materials at Chibok.
Adeleke’s freedom was made possible through some local non-governmental agencies who worked in collaboration with the Borno State Government to secure his release.
Also released to the Borno State Government on Monday is a woman, Ndagilaya Umar of Government Science Secondary School, Askira Uba in Borno State.
It was learnt that the mission that led to Adeleke’s freedom started penultimate week after Borno Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara has reached agreement with two respected NGOs and informing the military and security agencies.
It was also learnt that the captives were eventually released on Sunday 10th November, 2019 in the evening.
The freed pastor and the released woman were subsequently given to the Borno Deputy Governor, Usman Kadafur on Monday.
The abductees, speaking at the Government House, Maiduguri commended the security personnel and Kaltum foundation for securing their release and the state government for reuniting them with their families and the assistance rendered.
