177 Christian Worshippers Abducted by Bandits in Kaduna State Spark Outrage
In Kaduna State, bandits abducted 177 Christian worshippers, with the Village Head of Kurmin Wali community, Ishaku Dan Azumi, confirming the incident. The bandits were sighted moving the captives through Maro axis, raising concerns for the victims' safety.
Despite sustained military operations in Southern Kaduna, bandits continue to carry out attacks, targeting worship places and farmlands. The incident has led to renewed calls for security agencies to intensify surveillance and rescue operations to ensure the safe return of the abducted worshippers.
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