4 h. ago C&S demands government action on abducted Kaduna worshippers

The Cherubim & Seraphim church calls for government action to rescue over 150 members following the Kaduna worshippers abduction in Kajuru. Read More: https://punchng.com/cs-demands-government-action-on-abducted-kaduna-worshippers/

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13 h. ago Anxiety as abducted Kaduna church worshippers remain in captivity

Anxiety grows in Kaduna as 166 church worshippers remain captive one week after their abduction. Rights groups call for their urgent rescue. Read More: https://punchng.com/anxiety-as-abducted-kaduna-church-worshippers-remain-in-captivity/

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17 h. ago Fear Of Electoral Violence Is Perception, Not Reality – Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has described concerns linking voter apathy to insecurity as largely a matter of perception, insisting that extensive measures were being put in place to guarantee violence-free elections ahead of the 2027 general polls. This position was stated by the Commissioner of Police in charge of Election Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, […]

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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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34 h. ago CAN holds special prayers for release of 177 Kaduna worshippers

CAN holds a special prayer session for the release of 177 Kaduna worshippers abducted from churches, urging for improved security at places of worship. Read More: https://punchng.com/can-holds-special-prayers-for-release-of-177-kaduna-worshippers/

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63 h. ago DHQ deploys troops, intelligence assets to rescue abducted Kaduna worshippers

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops and intelligence assets have been deployed to secure the release of worshippers abducted from read more DHQ deploys troops, intelligence assets to rescue abducted Kaduna worshippers

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2 d. ago Osun Guber Aspirant Petitions Police Commissioner Over Threat To Life

Former governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Rufai Durotoye, has petitioned Osun State Commissioner of Police over alleged threat to life. The petition written by Kehinde Adesiyan, sighted by LEADERSHIP Weekend in Osogbo on Friday, pleaded with the Commissioner of Police to set up a discrete investigation into the […]

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3 d. ago Police Invite Investigative Journalist, Oliver For Clarifications

The Nigeria Police Force, Special Fraud Unit (PSFU) has invited an investigative journalist and publisher of ‘Secret Reporters’, Fejiro Oliver, for a fact-finding interview. The invitation letter dated January 19, 2026 signed by DCP Matthew Obiuwevbi on behalf of the commissioner of police with reference case number CR 3000 X SFU DIP VOL 70532, stated […]

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3 d. ago PFN To Federal Gov’t: Deploy Intelligence, Resources To Rescue Abducted Kaduna Worshippers

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appealed to the federal government to deploy every available resources and intelligence within their capacity to ensure the immediate, safe, and unconditional release of over 100 abducted Kurmin Wali worshippers in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State. In a statement issued by PFN National Secretary, David Bakare, […]

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3 d. ago Insecurity: We’re not in any negotiation with bandits – Bauchi Police Commissioner

The Bauchi State Police Commissioner, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has said that both the State Government and security community has not enter read more Insecurity: We’re not in any negotiation with bandits – Bauchi Police Commissioner

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3 d. ago 2025 police inspector promotions on schedule, PSC denies delay

The Police Service Commission (PSC) denies delays in the 2025 police inspector promotions, stating the process is on schedule and follows all guidelines. Read More: https://punchng.com/2025-police-inspector-promotions-on-schedule-psc-denies-delay/

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4 d. ago Kaduna abduction: US urges Nigeria step up protection of Christians

Following the Kaduna abduction of over 170 Christian worshippers, the US is urging Nigeria to step up protection for its religious communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-abduction-us-urges-nigeria-step-up-protection-of-christians/

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4 d. ago 177 abducted Kaduna worshippers, bandits sighted in transit — Village Head

Bandits who abducted 177 Kaduna worshippers were seen moving with their captives in Kajuru LGA, sparking urgent calls for their safe rescue. Read More: https://punchng.com/177-abducted-kaduna-worshippers-bandits-sighted-in-transit-village-head/

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4 d. ago Kaduna Christian leaders slam abduction of worshippers, call for fasting

Southern Kaduna Christian leaders condemn the recent abduction of 177 worshippers in Kajuru, calling for their immediate release and a two-day fast for saf Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-christian-leaders-slam-abduction-of-worshippers-call-for-fasting/

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4 d. ago Morning recap: Kidnappers demand N29m deposit for abducted Kaduna worshippers, Davido paternity row, CAF sanctions Algeria

Get today’s Nigerian news recap. Read about the Kaduna kidnappers’ N29m demand, Davido’s paternity test results, and CAF sanctions on Algeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-kidnappers-demand-n29m-deposit-for-abducted-kaduna-worshippers-davido-paternity-row-caf-sanctions-algeria/

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5 d. ago Kaduna gov assures community of abducted worshippers’ return

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on Wednesday visited the Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area following the abduction of no fewer than 177 worshippers by suspected bandits on Sunday. Our correspondent gathered that the governor arrived in the community at about 3:00pm and departed around 6:00pm. Sani said the visit was to commiserate Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-gov-assures-community-of-abducted-worshippers-return/

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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 Gov Sani Visits Kajuru After Abduction, Promises Speedy Return Of Victims

Last Sunday, gunmen abducted over 100 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The post Gov Sani Visits Kajuru After Abduction, Promises Speedy Return Of Victims appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Kaduna Abduction: No Inconsistency In Police Communication – Spokesman

Reports of the abduction in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, emerged on Sunday, with over 100 worshippers said to have been taken during the attack. The post Kaduna Abduction: No Inconsistency In Police Communication – Spokesman appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago CAN Condemns Police Communication Over Kaduna Worshippers’ Abduction, Calls For Rescue Of Victims

The association expressed concern over what it described as poor public communication by the security agencies. The post CAN Condemns Police Communication Over Kaduna Worshippers’ Abduction, Calls For Rescue Of Victims appeared first on Channels Television.

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