Tag: Christian worshippers

Ondo: Gunmen abduct 6 worshippers in LGA church attack

Aminu Imam
Ondo church attack

The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of six worshippers of a celestial church located along Uso/Owo Expressway in Owo local government area of the state. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed this in a statement released yesterday, said the incident occurred in the early hours of February 25, at approximately 12:50 am. He explained that the victims were reportedly taken to an unknown destination by the attackers. “Upon receiving the report, the operatives of the command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local…

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Kaduna: Bandits demand ₦250m, 20 bikes for 177 Christian worshippers’ release 

Aminu Imam
Bandits Xtian worshippers

Bandits who abducted 177 Christian worshippers in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State have demanded a ransom of ₦250 million and 20 motorcycles to secure the release of the victims, local authorities have confirmed. The Kurmin-Wali Village Head, Ishaku Ɗan’azumi, disclosed the demand while speaking on the ongoing efforts to free the captives. He said the abductors made contact with community representatives after the coordinated attacks on three churches in the area. Recall that the worshippers were kidnapped on January 18 when armed men stormed church premises in separate…

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