Tag: Kaduna abduction

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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Abducted wife, daughter of murdered Kaduna Anglican priest regain freedom 

Aminu Imam
Kaduna cleric's family

The abducted wife and daughter of slain Kaduna Anglican priest, Venerable Edwin Achi, have reportedly regained their freedom after spending more than two months in captivity. The priest, his wife, Sarah Achi, and daughter were abducted October 28, 2025 from their residence in the Nissi community, Chikun local government area of Kaduna State. The abductors demanded a ransom of N600 million and later reduced it to N200. They also threatened to kill the victims if their family failed to pay the ransom. The kidnappers posted photos of the priest and…

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Kaduna: Toddler, 3 siblings abducted in estate

Aminu Imam
Kaduna toddler abduction

There is confusion in the Keke community, Kaduna Millennium City, over the abduction of a two-year-old child and three sisters. The incident was said to have occurred around 9:00 pm on Tuesday when their father was on a visit to their mother, who was admitted to the hospital with newly born twins. The victims are aged 2, 9, 12, and 15. The father of the victims, Yunusa Sarkin Samarin Keke, said one of the children was an orphan under his care. I was not at home when the incident occurred…

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