Bandits have reportedly released the remaining worshippers abducted during a Sunday attack on churches in the Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State chapter, Rev. He also commended the Kaduna State Government, noting that Governor Uba Sani had demonstrated commitment to protecting lives and property in the state. “I can confirm to you that the remaining worshippers have been released, but I cannot confirm the exact number,” the police source said. Efforts to get confirmation from the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, were unsuccessful as he could not be reached.

Source: Punch February 05, 2026 09:38 UTC