Prayer
Pray for: Nigerian Seminarian Abducted from Bishop’s Residence Escapes Unhurt, Diocese Prays for Other Captives
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ACI Africa·August 16, 2026
Seminarian Kelvin Ochai, who was abducted from the Bishop’s residence in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Otukpo on July 29, has escaped from his captors and returned home unharmed. In a statement shared with ACI Africa on Sunday, August 16, the Chancellor of the Nigerian…
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Eternal God, our Refuge and Strength, we thank You for the safe return of Seminarian Kelvin Ochai in Nigeria. You are the One who rescues and delivers, and Your faithfulness endures through all generations. We ask You to sustain the many captives who remain in harm's way, and to bring them safely home. Reveal Jesus to those who have taken them, that even in the darkness, Your light may shine. Guard the hearts of believers in Nigeria with peace that surpasses understanding, and let their lives reflect the hope of Christ amidst uncertainty. Establish Your Kingdom in Nigeria, where justice and peace can flourish. We trust in Your unfailing love. Amen.
Anchored in
Psalm 46:1
also: Philippians 4:7, Psalm 100:5