American missionary Rev. Phyllis Sortor kidnapped in Lagos Nigeria. Is Boko Haram involved in the kidnapping of Rev. Phyllis Sortor? The media is downplaying the possibility as they claim that Sortor was kidnapped ‘away from areas’ were Boko Haram operates. The Nigerian kidnappers are demanding a ransom of 60 million Naira or $301,500) for Rev. Phyllis Sortor’s life.
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| American missionary Rev. Phyllis Sortor kidnapped in Nigeria |
An American missionary in Nigeria has been kidnapped in what authorities call a “purely criminal” act.
Kogi state Police Commissioner Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi says five men kidnapped the woman from her workplace and are demanding a ransom of 60 million Naira ($301,500).
The Free Methodist Church has identified the woman as the Rev. Phyllis Sortor, a missionary based at the Hope Academy compound in Kogi state.
Kogi state is located away from the areas where Boko Haram operates, making it likely that the kidnapping is not related to terrorism. But there is also the possibility that an offshoot group could have kidnapped Sortor, or that she might be sold to another group. Police have not said if they suspect a certain group or band of criminals.