Over 160 churchgoers abducted in Nigeria attacks

Armed gangs in Nigeria’s Kaduna state have kidnapped over 160 worshippers from two churches during a Sunday service, marking a significant rise in mass abductions by criminal groups seeking ransom. Local police reported that gunmen, equipped with “sophisticated weapons,” stormed the churches in Kurmin Wali and forced congregants into the bush. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, including kidnappings, an Islamist insurgency, and ethnic violence. The Nigerian government has committed to protecting all citizens, regardless of faith, amidst international scrutiny and recent U.S. military involvement.

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