By Blessing Bature
Eighty-two worshippers abducted during a church service in Kurmin Wali village, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have regained their freedom following a coordinated rescue operation involving the Kaduna State Government, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and the Department of State Services (DSS).
Governor Uba Sani confirmed the development during a visit to the rescued victims at the Women and Children Shelter in Kaduna, where they are currently receiving medical care and psychosocial support.
The worshippers were kidnapped on January 18, 2026, when bandits invaded Kurmin Wali village during a church service.
Reports had put the number of abducted persons at about 177.
Governor Sani sympathised with the victims and their families, describing the ordeal as traumatic, and assured the Kurmin Wali community that efforts were ongoing to secure the release of those still in captivity.
“No effort will be spared until all those still in captivity are rescued and reunited with their families,” he said.
The governor also commended the state’s security architecture, ONSA, DSS and other security agencies for what he described as a professional, intelligence-driven operation, while urging residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely information to help restore lasting peace in the state.
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