The Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN) within the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory has confirmed the kidnapping of no fewer than 163 worshippers by suspected terrorists in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Native Authorities Space of Kaduna State.
Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, disclosed this on Monday night whereas confirming the incident to journalists.
He stated the worshippers have been kidnapped throughout Sunday church providers at Cherubim and Seraphim Church 1 and Cherubim and Seraphim Church 2 in the neighborhood.
In line with Hayab, he obtained a misery name from the CAN chairman within the affected space, who reported that the attackers stormed the church buildings whereas worship was ongoing, locked the gates and forcefully marched the congregants into the encircling bush.
He defined that eight of the kidnapped worshippers later managed to flee, however as of Monday, 163 individuals remained in captivity.
“Safety officers are already on prime of the matter. We commend their efforts and urge them to do all the pieces attainable to rescue our brothers and sisters safely and unharmed in good time,” Hayab stated.
The incident has as soon as once more highlighted the persistent safety challenges going through communities in components of Southern Kaduna, the place residents have continued to expertise assaults by armed {groups} regardless of ongoing navy and safety operations.
The Kaduna State Authorities, the police, and the navy authorities have but to situation an official assertion.