Gunmen kidnap NKST pastor, two church members in Benue

Unknown gunmen have abducted Rev. Dr. Samuel Gbinde of the NKST, alongside two members of his congregation in Benue State.
The victims were reportedly seized in the early hours of Tuesday after armed men invaded the pastor’s residence at NKST Church, Andyar, located in the Ishan Classis area of the state.
Confirming the incident, the NKST leadership described the abduction as unfortunate and appealed to Christians and the general public to pray for the safe and unconditional release of the victims.
In a statement dated June 30, 2026, and signed by the church’s General Secretary, Rev. Dr. T. A. Targba, the denomination said Rev. Dr. Gbinde and the two church members were taken from t...