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Mass Kidnapping of Churchgoers in Kaduna: Police Deny

1/21/2026

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In Kaduna State, Nigeria, suspected Fulani militias kidnapped between 100 and 177 churchgoers during simultaneous attacks on three congregations, reportedly as services were ongoing.
Eyewitnesses described the assailants as armed militia.
Police deny any abductions, labeling the reports false.
Advocacy groups are compiling lists of the abducted as officials say the government is downplaying the incident.

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Story summary

In Kaduna State, Nigeria, suspected Fulani militias kidnapped between 100 and 177 churchgoers during simultaneous attacks on three congregations, reportedly as services were ongoing.
Eyewitnesses described the assailants as armed militia.
Police deny any abductions, labeling the reports false.
Advocacy groups are compiling lists of the abducted as officials say the government is downplaying the incident.