Bandits kidnap 40 Kaduna worshippers during church service

Bandits have kidnapped 40 worshippers during a Sunday service at Bege Baptist Church in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, Rev Joseph John Hayab, who disclosed this said 15 of the abducted worshippers have returned to their respective families.

Hayab said, “About 40 people were on Sunday abducted by gunmen during a Church service at Bege Baptist Church, Madala along Buruku Baringi road in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.”

“Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna state chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab said the worshippers were in the Sunday service in the Church when around 9:30 am 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 persons returned remaining the rest 25 who are presently in captivity without any word from their abductors.”

“Efforts are being made to get in contact with the abductors concerning the remaining people and we pray that the abductors would be merciful to release the remaining 25 back to their families.”

The State Police spokesperson, DSP Mohammad Jalige, said he would contact the DPO of the affected area and revert.