11 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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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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3 d. ago Kwara Governor, Others Receive Freed 38 Worshippers As Victim Recounts Ordeal In Bandits’ Den

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Sunday evening, received the freed 38 worshipers kidnapped from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti local government area of the State last week. The State’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina El-Imam, the director of the Department of State Services (DSS), Kwara State Command, Mr. Michael Oganwu, […]

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4 d. ago Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

Aftermath of the last Tuesday bandit attack on church worshippers in Eruku area of Ekiti local government, Kwara State, security read more Insecurity: Police, DSS arrest gun fixer, food suppliers to bandits in Kwara

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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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4 d. ago Kwara Church Holds First Service After Attack By Bandits, Confirms 38 Worshippers Kidnapped

The presiding pastor, Bamidele Lawrence, described the attack as a test of faith and revealed that he received divine assurances regarding the safety of those kidnapped by the bandits. The post Kwara Church Holds First Service After Attack By Bandits, Confirms 38 Worshippers Kidnapped appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International

The reactions came after the Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed the abduction of 315 students and staff members of the St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in the Agwarra local government area of Niger state. The post Nigeria Is Failing Children In A Horrifying Manner — Amnesty International appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Abductions: Northern Christian Association Tackles ‘Safe Schools Initiative’ Over $20m Security Donations

The Safe Schools Initiative was set up in the aftermath of the 2014 Chibok abduction to protect schools and students. The post Abductions: Northern Christian Association Tackles ‘Safe Schools Initiative’ Over $20m Security Donations appeared first on Channels Television.

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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 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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