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flag Armed bandits abducted 177 churchgoers in Kaduna State on Jan. 18, 2026; 163 remain captive.

flag Armed bandits abducted at least 177 churchgoers from Kurmin Wali village in Kaduna State on January 18, 2026, with survivors and church leaders reporting that 163 remain in captivity. flag Initially denied by state authorities, the Nigeria Police Force officially acknowledged the abduction after intelligence assessments and public pressure. flag A separate attack in Unguwar Barkono on January 24 saw six residents taken. flag The Christian Association of Nigeria held a prayer service on January 25, urging improved church security and condemning government denials, while highlighting ongoing regional insecurity dating back decades.

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