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JUST IN: Jos cleric, Rev Polycarp Zango released after 12 days in Boko Haram captivity
Reverend Polycarp Zango, a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Jos, Plateau State, has been released from the captivity of Boko Haram.
Rev. Zango was abducted by the terrorist group on October 19, while on a journey to a Ministers’ conference in Gombe.
Recall that the terrorist group released a video showing the COCIN pastor in their custody.
Speaking on Saturday morning, the Vice-Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (Northern region), Rev. John Hayab, said Zango regained his freedom on Friday night.
“We have good news! Rev. Zango has been released from Boko Haram custody. It is celebration galore in the Church right now,” he said.
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