Reverend Lawan Andimi, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN, Adamawa State has been beheaded by the deadly Boko Haram.
Andimi was beheaded on Monday alongside one Nigerian soldier.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has on Tuesday confirmed the beheading of the church leader from Michika town in Adamawa State by Boko Haram.
Confirming the incident, the Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, said it is sad but true; adding “We are working on our response”.
Recall that in a video released by Boko Haram last week, Reverend Lawan Andimi was pleading that the government should come to his rescue in the terrorist den.
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Before his death, Reverend Lawan Andimi served as the Local Council Chapter Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). And also a pastor with the Church of the Brethren (EYN) at the District Church Council of Michika.
He was abducted when the insurgent group attacked the town on January 2 around 7:00 p.m. Rev. Lawan Andima was 58 years old, married, and the father of nine children.
