27 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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32 h. ago Kaduna Abductions: Governor Sani Denies Media Clampdown, Orders Probe

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has denied allegations that his administration attempted to restrict media access or intimidate victims and residents of Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru local area of the State, following the abduction of 177 worshippers in the area last Sunday. The governor made the clarification during an interview with the BBC, after […]

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47 h. ago Southern, Middle Belt Forum Demands Restructured Nigeria On 2014 Confab

The Southern and Middle Belt Leadership Forum (SMBLF) has said only a restructured Nigeria based on the 2014 national conference recommendations can guarantee security, justice and equity for all citizens. Speaking with LEADERSHIP Sunday on the forum’s position over the recent mass abduction of over 100 Kurmin Wali worshippers last Sunday, SMBLF spokesman, Luka Binniyat, […]

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64 h. ago We‘re Making Efforts To Ensure Safe Return Of Kurmin Wali Kindap Victims, DHQ Assures Families

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured families of Kurmin Wali kidnap victims of military efforts to ensure their safe return. LEADERSHIP reports that about 177 persons, including a large number of worshippers, were kidnapped from three churches in the village last Sunday. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, in a statement, said […]

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65 h. ago We‘re Making Efforts To Ensure Safe Return Of Kurmin Wali Kindap Victims, DHQ Assures Families 

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has assured families of Kurmin Wali kidnap victims of military efforts to ensure their safe return. LEADERSHIP reports that about 177 persons, including a large number of worshippers, were kidnapped from three churches in the village last Sunday. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, in a statement, said […]

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65 h. ago Kaduna Abduction: Military Denies Slow Response, Reaffirms Commitment To Rescue Victims

Some members of the Kurmin Wali community, had reportedly accused the military of a sluggish response. The post Kaduna Abduction: Military Denies Slow Response, Reaffirms Commitment To Rescue Victims appeared first on Channels Television.

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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 Families in Kaduna wait in fear as Bandits demand compensation before talks on 166 abducted worshippers

Every night since January 18, families in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have gone to bed read more Families in Kaduna wait in fear as Bandits demand compensation before talks on 166 abducted worshippers

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3 d. ago Southern Kaduna Leaders Urge Immediate Action On Abducted Villagers

The Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) has called on governments at all levels to take urgent steps to secure the immediate and safe release of villagers abducted in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State. No fewer than 166 villagers were reportedly kidnapped last Sunday during a church service in the community. The […]

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3 d. ago Kurmin Wali Abduction: Abductees’ Location Identified, ACF Says Amnesty For Bandits Won’t Work

 Discussions ongoing for victims’ release – Religious Leader Security operatives on aerial surveillance have reportedly identified the location of the abducted Kurmin Wali worshippers. The suspected bandits are said to be keeping the victims as human shields. A credible security source told LEADERSHIP Friday, on condition of anonymity, that in order to avoid collateral damage, […]

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4 d. ago Kaduna Kidnap: PDP Decries Federal Govt Silence, Demands Safe Return Of Abductees

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the Federal Government’s silence and the outright denial by the Kaduna State Police and the Kajuru Local Government Chairman over the kidnapping of approximately 163 worshippers in the Kajuru community. The party said those acts reflected a dangerous pattern recurrent in the course of this administration-the normalisation of […]

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4 d. ago Christian Association Slams Police Over Abduction Response In Kaduna

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s handling of communications around the Kajuru abduction in Kaduna State, accusing security officials of generating confusion and heightening fear through a dismissive initial response. The statement followed police confirmation of the abduction at Kurmin Wali community in Kaduna State, an incident initially downplayed […]

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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 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 Kurmin Wali: The audacity of bandits’ attacks embarrassing – Atiku 

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over the increasing audacity of the bandits who attack at will unchallenged, read more Kurmin Wali: The audacity of bandits’ attacks embarrassing – Atiku 

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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 CAN Slams Police Over Kaduna Abduction Response, Demands ‘People

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the Nigeria Police Force’s handling of communications around the Kajuru abductions in Kaduna State, accusing security officials of generating confusion and heightened fear through a dismissive initial response. The statement followed police confirmation of the abduction at Kurmin Wali community in Kaduna State, an incident initially downplayed […]

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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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6 d. ago Police Commissioner, Council Chair Deny Kidnap Of Worshippers In Kaduna Churches

The Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Muhammad Rabiu, has described the reported abduction of over 100 worshippers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, as a falsehood being peddled by conflict entrepreneurs seeking to cause chaos in the state. Addressing journalists after the State Security Council meeting at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House on Monday, the police […]

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