politics
April 7, 2026
Nigerian troops rescue 31 hostages after deadly Kaduna Easter Sunday church attack
The Nigerian army has said 31 hostages were freed after gunmen attacked Easter services in Kaduna State, killing five worshippers
TL;DR
- Nigerian troops rescued 31 hostages abducted during an Easter church service in Kaduna state.
- The rescue occurred after a firefight with the attackers, during which five people were killed.
- One rescued individual is being treated for injuries sustained during the assault.
- The attack targeted an Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ariko village.
- This event is part of a larger trend of kidnappings and violence in northern Nigeria.
- A 2024 crime survey estimated 2.2 million people were kidnapped nationwide between May 2023 and April 2024.
- Previous incidents include a massacre in Plateau State and killings in Kaduna on Palm Sunday, as well as large-scale kidnappings in January.
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