Kaduna police reject reports of mass church abductions
The Kaduna State Government and the Kaduna State Police Command have denied claims that over 100 worshippers were kidnapped from churches in Kajuru Local Government Area. Rev. John Hayab of the Northern Christian Association of Nigeria initially reported the abductions, but officials insist no such incident occurred. Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu, the Kaduna State Police Commissioner, described the reports as false and urged the public not to spread unverified information. The opposition Peoples Democratic Party has called for urgent action from the Federal Government regarding the alleged abductions.
What we know
- Rev. John Hayab reported that an unspecified number of worshippers were abducted from Cherubim and Seraphim churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru LGA.
- The Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu, dismissed the abduction reports as false and challenged anyone to provide evidence or names of victims.
- Local government chairman Dauda Madaki and other officials visited the area and stated there was no evidence of any attack or kidnapping.
- The Peoples Democratic Party criticized the Federal Government and called for immediate rescue operations, despite official denials of the incident.
- Authorities urged residents to remain calm and report any suspicious activity, reiterating their commitment to maintaining peace and security.
