Northern CAN urges swift action for kidnapped Kaduna worshippers
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Joseph Hayab, has criticised security authorities for initially denying the abduction of worshippers in Kajuru, Kaduna State. Hayab confirmed that security agencies later acknowledged the incident privately and promised action. He emphasised the importance of focusing on rescuing the victims rather than debating numbers. Hayab called for unity and urgent government intervention to restore public confidence.
What we know
- Joseph Hayab said security authorities initially denied but later admitted the abduction of worshippers from churches in Kajuru.
- Conflicting reports emerged, with local sources claiming multiple churches were attacked and dozens abducted, while police initially found no evidence.
- CAN used its grassroots network to gather information and received the first alert at 2:56pm on Sunday.
- Some worshippers escaped and returned, making it difficult to confirm exact numbers of those abducted.
- Hayab urged authorities to act promptly and described the perpetrators as terrorists, stressing the need for national unity to tackle insecurity.
