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Seven Killed in Church Attack During Easter Service in Nigeria

4/5/2026

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Seven people were killed and an unknown number of hostages were taken during an Easter church service in Ariko village, Kaduna state, Nigeria.
The army has confirmed it is pursuing the attackers.
Caleb Maaji, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria for Kaduna state, said two churches were targeted.
The incident underscores ongoing violence in northwest Nigeria, where armed groups carry out mass kidnappings and raids from forest hideouts.

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Seven people were killed and an unknown number of hostages were taken during an Easter church service in Ariko village, Kaduna state, Nigeria.
The army has confirmed it is pursuing the attackers.
Caleb Maaji, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria for Kaduna state, said two churches were targeted.
The incident underscores ongoing violence in northwest Nigeria, where armed groups carry out mass kidnappings and raids from forest hideouts.