15 of the kidnapped worshipers, according to Rev. Joseph John Hayab, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, have returned to their respective families.
In Kaduna on Monday, journalists were informed that “about 40 people were on Sunday abducted by gunmen during a Church service at Bege Baptist Church, Madala along Buruku Baringi road in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.”
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According to the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna state chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, the churchgoers were attending a Sunday service when they heard gunshots extremely close to the church at 9:30am. Attackers with guns fled after taking 40 worshipers hostage.
“Along the way, somehow 15 of the kidnapped persons returned remaining the rest 25 who are presently in captivity without any word from their abductors.”
“Eforts are being made to get in contact with the abductors concerning the remaining people and we pray that the abductors would be merciful to release the remaining 25 back to their families.”
Spokesperson of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Mohammad Jalige, said he would contact the DPO of the affected area and revert.
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