Mass Kidnapping in Kurmin Wali, Nigeria

Kurmin Wali, Nigeria – On January 18, gunmen abducted 177 people from the village of Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State, during a violent raid that disrupted church services and market activities. The assailants, armed with AK47 rifles, forcibly took victims from homes and churches, with some escaping captivity. Initial denials from state officials about the attack were later retracted, prompting police to launch rescue operations. The village remains in turmoil, with ongoing threats from the bandits and families still missing their loved ones.