September 19, 2024

Bandits Strike Kaduna Churches, Kill 3, Kidnap 31

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Bandits Strike Kaduna Churches, Kill 3, Kidnap 31

At least three Christian worshipers have been killed following an unprovoked attack by daredevil bandits in Bakinpah-Maro, a community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

About 31 persons including a pastor were also kidnapped when the assailants launched the attack targeting ECWA and Catholic churches in the community.

Naturenex learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday during church service.

According to LEADERSHIP, a former chairman of Kajuru LGA, Cafra Caino confirmed the unfortunate incident.

Caino said the bandits who arrived around 10 am in large numbers, shot sporadically targeting the two churches in the community.

He disclosed that a pastor of one of the churches Bernard Gajera, was among those kidnapped by the criminal elements.

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