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Gunmen Kill 5 in Kaduna Church Attack, Military Strikes Back

4/7/2026

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Gunmen attacked a church in Ariko, Kaduna state, killing five people according to security forces, with a firefight forcing the attackers to flee and leaving hostages and victims.
A local church official initially reported seven deaths, not confirmed by security forces.
In Zamfara state, Nigeria's military killed 65 bandits following a mass abduction.
Troops have been deployed to enhance security and urged residents to provide information to combat insecurity.

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Gunmen attacked a church in Ariko, Kaduna state, killing five people according to security forces, with a firefight forcing the attackers to flee and leaving hostages and victims.
A local church official initially reported seven deaths, not confirmed by security forces.
In Zamfara state, Nigeria's military killed 65 bandits following a mass abduction.
Troops have been deployed to enhance security and urged residents to provide information to combat insecurity.