Missionaries kidnapped by Haitian gang have been released, police say

A group of Canadian and American missionaries who were kidnapped in October by a gang in Haiti have been released, police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers told Reuters on Thursday. 

Seventeen members of the group from Christian Aid Ministries were captured two months ago. Five had been freed in earlier releases.

The group confirmed the release on its website, posting a statement Thursday that said, “We glorify God for answered prayer — the remaining twelve hostages are FREE!”

The missionaries were kidnapped by the 400 Mawozo gang on Oct. 16. There were five children including an 8-month old in the group that included 16 U.S. citizens