From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
No fewer than 40 worshippers were, penultimate Sunday, abducted by terrorists who stormed a church during Sunday service, at the Bege Baptist Church, Madala, along Buruku Baringi road in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Confirming the incident, the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State Chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, said: “The worshippers were in the Sunday service when, around 9:30am, they heard gunshots very close to the church. The gunmen attacked the church and went away with 40 worshippers.”
“Along the way, somehow, 15 of the kidnapped people returned home, while 25 are presently in captivity without any word from their abductors.”
The CAN chairman said efforts were being made to get in contact with the abductors concerning the remaining people, and prayed that the abductors would be merciful to release the remaining 25 to their families.
Kaduna State Police spokesman, DSP Mohammed Jalige, promised to contact the DPO of the affected area for prompt action.