Bandits increase ransom to N250m, 20 motorcycles for release of 166 abducted Kaduna worshippers - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

ECWA Condemns Attack On Worshippers In Kaduna, Demands Urgent Security Action

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) Worldwide has condemned the abduction of worshippers and the worsening security situation across Nigeria, urging the federal government and security agencies to take urgent and decisive action to protect citizens. In a press statement issued on Thursday, January 29, 2026, and signed by its President, Rev. Dr Job Ayuba Bagat, the church expressed deep concern over what it described as persistent and targe…

Kaduna Kidnapping Crisis: Families Demand Action as 166 Remain Missing

KADUNA – More than a week after a mass abduction from three churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area, the fate of 166 Christian worshippers remains unknown, as families and community leaders intensify calls for urgent government intervention. The incident occurred on January 18, 2026, when armed individuals stormed the churches during services, taking members […] The post Kaduna Kidnapping Crisis: Families Demand Action as 166 Remai…

Abductions: Kajuru And Dangerous Culture Of Denial

Daily Trust Editorial, January 29, 2026 On Sunday, January 18, 2026, bandits invaded the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) and Cherubim and Seraphim churches while worship services were ongoing in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. In each church, they held worshippers hostage before marching a total of 177 into the bushes. However, 11 reportedly escaped. Despite distressed calls by victims’ families, …

Activists Fault Government’s Response to Kaduna Abductions - Truth Nigeria

By Ebere Inyama (Kaduna city) 10 days after 177 Christian worshippers were abducted from their churches by armed Fulani terrorists in Kaduna state, Nigeria’s political leaders have yet to visit the families of the victims. In a post shared on his X account on Monday 26 January, 2026, Political activist Mahdi Shehu, disclosed that none of the […]

Bandits increase ransom to N250m, 20 motorcycles for release of 166 abducted Kaduna worshippers - THE AUTHORITY NEWS

From Maryam Ahmadu-Suka, Kaduna The bandits who abducted at least 166 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna state have reportedly increased their ransom demand to N250 million and 20 motorcycles. The village head of Kurmin Wali, Mr. Ishaku Dan’azumi, disclosed this on Tuesday while speaking about the plight of the community, days after armed men stormed three churches and carried out one of the largest mass abductions in recent m…

Kaduna Church Kidnappers Raise Ransom to N250 Million, Demand Motorcycles After Abducting 166 Worshippers

Following the attacks, Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, visited one of the churches targeted by the kidnappers. Accompanied by heavily