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Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police has visited Niger State and pledged to intensify search operations following the abduction of dozens of worshippers. Security forces have been deployed to locate the hostages and apprehend the armed group responsible.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to launch a coordinated rescue operation for worshippers abducted during a mass kidnapping at a mosque in Niger State. The incident has highlighted ongoing security challenges in the country.
The Omugo community in Kwara, Nigeria, is celebrating the return of three worshippers who were abducted and held captive for 105 days, following a security operation.
Gunmen attacked a church in Ekiti, Nigeria, killing the pastor and abducting several worshippers during a service. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) condemned the incident and demanded swift action for the rescue of those abducted.
Nigerian officials report no communication from kidnappers who abducted worshippers during Friday prayers, leaving the exact number of victims unknown and rescue efforts ongoing.
Gunmen have abducted worshippers from a mosque in Nigeria, prompting Niger State authorities to order security forces to rescue those taken in Borgu.
The US House of Representatives passed a resolution to curb President Trump's ability to wage war against Iran, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. This move highlighted divisions within the Republican party regarding the president's foreign policy decisions.
A Christian group in Nigeria has disputed the army's claim of rescuing victims during a church attack in Kaduna. The group's statement challenges the official account of the incident.
Members of Nigeria’s Senate have urged the federal government to launch immediate rescue operations for worshippers and residents abducted during recent armed attacks in the Borgu area of Niger State. Lawmakers are pressing for enhanced security measures to prevent further kidnappings in the region.
The Eda Oniyo community in Ekiti endured a 67-day struggle to secure the release of abducted worshippers, ultimately paying a significant price for their freedom.
Following an attack on a church in Ekiti State that resulted in the abduction of 16 worshippers, Governor Oyebanji has pledged to ensure their rescue. The governor also urged vigilance and suspended night vigils across the state in response to the incident.
Christians pray in quiet gatherings to mark the resurrection of Christ while holding on to hope for survival and peace.