Freed worshippers abducted during coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have arrived at the Government House in Kaduna, where they were received by Governor Uba Sani.
The victims arrived at the Kashim Ibrahim House at about 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, escorted by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in at least four buses.
Those freed included nursing mothers, children and elderly persons. Some of the returnees were visibly weak, with a few limping, while others broke down in tears, reflecting the trauma they endured during their captivity.
Governor Sani had earlier assured residents of Kurmin Wali that concerted efforts were being made to secure the release of the abducted worshippers. He also paid a visit to survivors at the Women and Children Shelter in Kaduna, where he expressed sympathy and described the attack as unfortunate and deeply troubling.
The governor, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to end banditry and kidnapping in the state, pledged that no effort would be spared until all victims of such attacks are reunited with their families. He commended the security agencies for their swift intervention and urged residents to continue supporting authorities in the quest to restore lasting peace.
More than 100 residents were abducted on January 18, 2026, when gunmen attacked three churches in Kurmin Wali village.
