politics
April 5, 2026
Nigerian Army Rescued Hostages After Church Attack, At Least Seven Victims
The Nigerian army announced that it rescued 31 civilians abducted during an attack on a church in the northwestern state of Kaduna, while five bodies were found at the scene of the attack, totaling at least seven victims in two separate attacks in the village of Ariko, and the search for the attackers is ongoing.
TL;DR
- Nigerian army rescued 31 civilians abducted during an attack on a church in Kaduna state.
- Five bodies were found at the scene, bringing the total number of victims to at least seven.
- The attacks occurred during Easter service in the village of Ariko.
- The Christian Association of Nigeria confirmed two churches were attacked, with seven people killed and an unknown number abducted.
- A search for the attackers is ongoing.
- Northwestern Nigeria has a history of violence, including mass kidnappings and raids by armed groups.
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