Gunmen Abduct ECWA BoT Chairman In Plateau

Gunmen have kidnapped Rev. Prof. Sunday B. Agang, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), in Jos, Plateau State.

It was gathered that gunmen numbering about six invaded the retired pastor’s residence at Farin-Gada community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, in the early hours of Tuesday, March 24, 2026 and whisked him at gunpoint to an unknown destination.

A source close to the family added that the gunmen arrived at the house at about 5:00 am when the family were still in bed, forced their way into the house and held the family hostage before whisking the victims away. 

“Before the family could raise an alarm, the kidnappers had disappeared with their victim in a car brought by the undesirable elements,” the source said.

Another source close to the headquarters of the church in Jos said the authority has reported to the appropriate authorities, adding that they are making efforts to trace the kidnappers to their hideout.

The Public Relations Officer of ECWA, Dickson Auta, who confirmed the incident in a statement, lamented the frequent attacks on its pastors and worshippers by gunmen in Kwara and Plateau states.

“Our church, The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has confirmed a series of criminal attacks targeting its members and clergy in Kwara State,” the statement read. 

“The church is actively monitoring the situation and has called for calm and fervent prayer following the abduction of seven worshippers and a senior pastor.

“The first incident occurred earlier this week at a church service in Oke Oro LCC  of Oro Ago, DCC,  Kwara State, when armed bandits attacked the congregation. During the assault, eight worshippers were taken, and several others sustained injuries of varying degrees, while the bandits went away with their phones and many valuables.

“In a subsequent incident, the assailants abducted Rev. Sunday Bobai Agangs, a pastor with the denomination.

“ECWA leadership has acknowledged receipt of all reports regarding the incidents and is currently engaged with the situation. In an official statement, the church urged the public to remain calm and prayerful.

“The church is calling on everyone to remain calm but prayerful because God is going to fight His battle Himself.

“Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.”