Benue Deputy Speaker condemns Utonkon church abduction, urges immediate security action
The Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly has strongly condemned the recent abduction that took place at a church in Utonkon community. He described the incident as disturbing and unacceptable, calling for urgent steps to bring the perpetrators to justice. In his reaction, the lawmaker expressed sympathy with the victims, their families, […]
CAN holds special prayers for 177 abducted Kaduna worshippers
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has held a special prayer session for 177 Christian worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The worshippers were taken by gunmen during church services on Sunday, January 18, 2026, and have not been released as of the time of this […]
Politicising abduction of 177 worshippers from Kaduna churches puts victims in danger – Amb. Adamu
A security expert, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has warned that turning the abduction of worshippers in Kaduna State into a political debate could put the victims in greater danger and delay their rescue. Speaking on the recent kidnapping of church members in Kajuru Local Government Area, Adamu said abduction in the state should be treated […]
It’s unacceptable – Arewa youths lament abduction from Kaduna churches
The Arewa Youth Assembly for Good Leadership (AYAGL) has strongly criticised the abduction of over 160 people from churches and nearby communities in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The group described the incident as unacceptable and inhumane, warning that such attacks pose a serious danger to peace and security in Northern Nigeria. According […]
Mass abduction of Kaduna worshippers regrettable, shameful, disappointing – CAN chair, Rev Caleb
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State has strongly condemned the recent mass abduction of Christian worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area. The incident, which happened on Sunday, January 19, 2026, involved bandits attacking three different church services and kidnapping about 170 worshippers. Six victims later escaped and returned home with injuries after […]