Kaduna, Nigeria – Thirty-one civilians held hostage after a Sunday morning attack on a church in Ariko, Kaduna State have been rescued, according to the Nigerian Army. The assault during Easter celebrations left at least five people dead, although a local church official initially reported seven fatalities. “Our soldiers engaged…
Othaya, Nyeri County – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has strongly refuted accusations by his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, who claimed the DP was the mastermind behind the violent skirmishes at Witima ACK Church on Sunday. The incident, which saw masked policemen fire live rounds into the church, lob teargas at worshippers,…
At least 163 Christian worshippers were kidnapped after armed gangs stormed two churches in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, during Sunday services, according to local clergy and security officials. The attackers, described as carrying sophisticated weapons, blocked church entrances and forced congregants into the bush before abducting them, Reverend Joseph Hayab,…