10 h. ago ‘Free Release Of Kwara Worshippers Shows Government Is In Touch With Terrorists’, Says Activist Gwamnishu

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has alleged that the free and quiet release of 38 abducted worshippers of Christ Apostolic Church, Eruku in Kwara State showed that government officials were “in touch” with terrorist groups operating across communities. Gwamnishu stated this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the […]

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52 h. ago Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom

His comment came in the wake of heightened insecurity, especially in recent weeks, where gunmen have abducted schoolchildren and worshippers. The post Ben Kalu Proposes Penalty For Govt Officials Who Negotiate Ransom appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 d. ago Take Charge Before ‘Genocide’ Descends Into Anarchy, Bishop Oyedepo Tells Christians

The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has renewed a 15-year warning about rising insecurity in Nigeria, following recent attacks on churches that left several worshippers dead and others abducted. Speaking on Sunday at the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service monitored by Vanguard, Oyedepo expressed deep concern over the state of the […]

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3 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Released, Niger Students Who Escaped Captors Listed

Terrorists of the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) have abducted 12 female teenagers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdullahi Askira, confirmed the abduction, saying the victims were taken from their agricultural fields in Mussa district. The state Police Public Relations […]

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4 d. ago ‘Where are the abductors?’ Falz reacts to abducted Kwara worshippers’ rescue

Falz had earlier taken a swipe at Tinubu, demanding his resignation following the bandits’ attack on worshippers in Eruku.

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4 d. ago UPDATED: Tinubu announces rescue of 38 abducted Kwara worshippers 

"You will recall that I cancelled my trip to the G20 summit in South Africa to enable me coordinate the security efforts at home.

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4 d. ago 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq thanked President Bola Tinubu, who, he said, "personally led the efforts" to free the abductees. The post 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago UPDATED: 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq thanked President Bola Tinubu, who, he said, "personally led the efforts" to free the abductees. The post UPDATED: 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers Have Regained Freedom — Gov AbdulRazaq appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Kwara APC elders decry attacks, demand urgent action against banditry

Kwara South APC elders condemn the rising banditry after a church attack, demanding urgent government action to address escalating violence in the region. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-apc-elders-decry-attacks-demand-urgent-action-against-banditry/

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6 d. ago Kwara attack: Church releases names of 38 abducted worshippers

Residents of Eruku community in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have released the names and ages of the persons abducted in last Tuesday’s attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, Eruku. They said the youngest victim is seven years old, while the oldest is 64.

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6 d. ago Terrorists demand N100 million each for Kwara church abductees, families say

Armed bandits who abducted more than 30 worshippers from a church in Kwara state are demanding a ransom of 100 read more Terrorists demand N100 million each for Kwara church abductees, families say

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7 d. ago CAN condemns Kwara church attack, demands rescue of abducted worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemns the fatal Kwara church attack, urging security agencies to rescue abducted worshippers and bring perpet Read More: https://punchng.com/can-condemns-kwara-church-attack-demands-rescue-of-abducted-worshippers/

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7 d. ago Eruku Church Attack: Bandits Place N100m Ransom On Each Of 38 Abductees

The bandits that abducted some 38 worshippers at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State have placed N100 ransom on the head of each abductees. LEADERSHIP gathered that the kidnappers have started contacting the families of the victims who were abducted during a church service on Tuesday. A […]

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7 d. ago CAN Condemns Kwara Church Attack, Demands Justice For Slain, Abducted Worshippers

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku town, Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, describing it as a heartbreaking reminder of the escalating insecurity confronting Christian communities in Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday, the national leadership of CAN expressed sadness over the […]

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7 d. ago Kwara church attack: CAN demands immediate rescue of abducted worshippers

The body expressed sadness over the incident and extended solidarity to the families of the deceased, the injured, the abducted, and the entire Eruku community.

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7 d. ago Kwara church killing: ‘Christian genocide’ claim becoming self

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the killing and abduction of worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, warning that the “Christian genocide” narrative, previously dismissed, is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy under the Tinubu administration. In a statement signed by Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, the party criticised […]

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7 d. ago African Democratic Congress, Saraki Condemn Kwara Church Killing

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the killing and abduction of worshippers at  Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, warning that the “Christian genocide” narrative, previously dismissed, is becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy under the Tinubu administration. Similarly, former Nigerian Senate President, Bukola Saraki has condemned the terrorist attack on Eruku town, Kwara state, […]

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7 d. ago CAN condemns attack on Kwara church, calls for immediate rescue of abducted worshippers

CAN further urged security operatives to intensify surveillance and secure the community to prevent a recurrence.

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7 d. ago CAN Griefs Over Killing, Abduction Of Christian Worshippers In Kwara

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kwara State said it received with deep sorrow and great distress the news of the violent attack on worshippers during a revival service at Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State. It described the tragic incident, which led to the killing of […]

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7 d. ago Church Attack: Kwara Community Residents Protest Police Role

Residents of Eruku community in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State have voiced anger over how the police handled the deadly attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Isegun, in the town, which left some worshippers dead and others abducted on Tuesday night. Recall that a gang of heavily armed gunmen stormed the church […]

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