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Crime & Punishment of Tuesday, 21 January 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Boko Haram beheads CAN chairman

Lawan Andimi Lawan Andimi

Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Lawan Andimi has been executed by Boko Haram Insurgents.

His death is coming after he pleaded with the authorities and Ahmadu Fintiri, Governor of Adamawa, to rescue him in a viral video.

He also asked his family members to pray for his release.

“I have never being discouraged because all condition that one finds himself is in the hand of God. God who makes them to take care of me and to leave my life will still work and he will touch them.

“I’m appealing to my colleagues, referends particularly my President, and my Governor for my release."

Confirming the incident, a source revealed that the CAN Chairman was executed alongside a soldier.

The Special Adviser to CAN President, Bayo Oladeji, said it is sad but true. We are working on our response."

Lawan Andimi, was declared missing on Saturday, January 3rd.

Andimi’s disappearance followed a foiled attack on Michika Local Government Area in Adamawa by Boko Haram.