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 […]
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 […]
Bandits k!ll one, abduct farmers in Kaduna
Armed bandits launched a violent attack on farmers in Kaduna State, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting several others in Kajuru Local Government Area. The attack happened on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Sarkin Bajaga village while the victims were working in their fields, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Authorities quickly deployed security […]
Bandits Attack Gefe Village in Kaduna, Kill Village Head and Trader, Abduct Residents
In the early hours of Thursday, August 8, 2024, tragedy struck Gefe village in Kallah Ward of Kufana Chiefdom, located in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Armed bandits launched a deadly attack on the community, leaving devastation in their wake. The attackers arrived around midnight, surrounding the village and opening fire. Panic ensued as […]