29 h. ago CAN Holds Special Prayers For Release Of 177 Abducted Kaduna Worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has held a special prayer session for the safe release of 177 worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali community, one week after the attack. The solemn gathering, held on Sunday at Tawaliu Baptist Church, Maraban Kajuru, drew Christian leaders from […]

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48 h. ago Poor information management deepens distrust in government’s communication channels

Govt, Police need to create dashboard on kidnapping, other crimes – Adenekan . Credibility is core currency in public administration read more Poor information management deepens distrust in government’s communication channels

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4 d. ago “FG’s Silence, Kajuru LG’s Denial Of Kidnap Of 163 Church Worshippers Is Shameful; They Must Apologise ” – PDP

Press Statement KADUNA KIDNAP: GOVERNMENT, POLICE DENIAL SHAMEFUL The Federal Government’s silence and the outright denial by the Kaduna State @PoliceNG and Kajuru Local Government Chairman regarding the kidnapping of approximately 163 worshippers in Kajuru community represents a dangerous pattern recurrent in the course of this administration-the normalization of insecurity and a deliberate attempt to […] The post “FG’s Silence, Kajuru LG’s Denial Of Kidnap Of 163 Church Worshippers Is Shameful; They Must Apologise ” – PDP appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Names Of 177 Worshippers Kidnapped From Three Kaduna Churches Revealed

The identities of the 177 persons kidnapped from ECWA Church and Cherubim and Seraphim Churches 1 and 2 at Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday have been revealed. The list paints a harrowing picture of entire families taken away from their homes and places of worship, leaving the […] The post Names Of 177 Worshippers Kidnapped From Three Kaduna Churches Revealed appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Abductions: PDP’s Ashiru Slams Kaduna Government, Accuses Governor Sani Of Denial, Failed Leadership

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 elections in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has condemned the abduction of 177 worshippers from three churches in Kurmin Wali, Afogo Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of the State, describing the incident as a glaring failure of governance and leadership. In a press […]

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5 d. ago After Denial, Calling CAN Liars, Kaduna Govt., Police Finally Admit Bandits’ Kidnap Of Over 160 Worshippers From Three Churches In Kajuru LG

A day after denying reports of the abduction of worshippers from three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the police reversed their position, admitting that the attack “did occur” and many people were kidnapped. The police admitted the incident in a Tuesday night statement issued by their spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin. […] The post After Denial, Calling CAN Liars, Kaduna Govt., Police Finally Admit Bandits’ Kidnap Of Over 160 Worshippers From Three Churches In Kajuru LG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Federal Govt, Police Deploy CCTV To Boost Lagos Island Security

Federal government has activated a Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Surveillance Centre to enhance security operations by the Lagos State Police Command across Lagos Island and its surrounding areas. The state command’s  police public relations officer, Abimbola Adebisi, said the facility, which was unveiled on January 14, 2026, is operated by the command under the leadership of […]

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8 d. ago NIN registration key to effective planning, implementation of govt policies – Oghenesivbe

…Pledges Bureau’s readiness to partner NIMC Latimore Oghnesivbe, director-general of the Delta State Bureau of Orientation and Communications, has expressed read more NIN registration key to effective planning, implementation of govt policies – Oghenesivbe

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1 week ago Sarduana Day: End Insecurity Now – Group Urges Northern Leaders

The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has challenged leaders in Northern Nigeria to urgently confront the region’s worsening insecurity, saying the crisis can no longer be met with “silence, denial or fragmented efforts.” RAID made the call on Friday at a breakfast session with journalists to commemorate Sardauna Memorial Day, a date the group […]

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1 week ago VIDEO: Youth advocate Mama Pee slams govt, police over remand of 52 Edo protesters

Youth advocate Mama Pee condemns the remand of 52 Edo protesters, urging the government to address rising insecurity instead of punishing students. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-youth-advocate-mama-pee-slams-govt-police-over-remand-of-52-edo-protesters/

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2 w. ago Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna

POLICE FOILS ATTEMPTED ATTACK, RESCUES 76 CHILDREN, ARRESTS THREE SUSPECTS IN KADUNA The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. On the 5th of January, 2026, at about 2000 hours, Kaduna State Police Command received credible intelligence that some suspected bandits […] The post Police Foil Attempted Kidnap, Arrest Three Suspects, Rescue 76 Children In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Troops Repel Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victim At Kano–Katsina Boundary

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have repelled bandits and rescued a kidnap victim during an early morning operation at the Kano–Katsina border. The operation, which took place at about 1:00 a.m. on December 28, 2025, followed a tip-off received by the troops from the Forward Operating Base (FoB) Yankwada on the movement […]

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4 w. ago Troops Repel Bandits, Rescue Kidnap Victim At Kano–Katsina Border

Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Faruruwa have repelled armed bandits and rescued a kidnap victim during an early morning operation along the Kano–Katsina border. The operation, which took place at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, followed a tip-off received by troops operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Yankwada regarding […]

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