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A service at Bege Baptist Church, Madala, along Buruku Baringi road, Kaduna, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State was on Sunday interrupted by unknown gunmen who stormed the church and abducted 40 worshippers.
The abduction of the 40 persons has been confirmed by Rev. John Joseph Hayab, chairman Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Kaduna State chapter.
Hayab told newsmen that 40 worshippers were forcefully whisked away from the church on Sunday.
He said, “The worshippers were in the Sunday service around 9:30 am when they heard gunshots very close to the church. The gunmen attacked the church and went away with 40 worshippers.”
He added, “Along the way, somehow, 15 of the kidnapped persons returned, remaining the rest 25 who are presently in captivity without any word from their abductors.”
According to him, efforts were being made to get in contact with the abductors concerning the remaining people.
When contacted, the State Police spokesman, DSP Mohammed Jalige promised to contact the DPO of the affected area for prompt action.