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Nigeria Church Abductions: A Growing Crisis

January ⁤20, 2026 – A recent​ surge in ⁣abductions targeting worshippers in Nigeria has brought renewed attention to ​the escalating security challenges ⁢facing ⁢the ‍nation. On Sunday, January 19th, 2026, ‌gunmen abducted over 150 people from churches in the Kajuru area of Kaduna state , highlighting a disturbing trend of attacks on religious institutions.

The Recent Attacks in Kaduna State

The attacks occurred simultaneously at three churches – the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), a ​Cherubim and seraphim church, and a Catholic church – while ‍services were underway.‌ Usman Danlami Stingo, a state lawmaker representing the area, reported that initially 177 people were missing, but 11 have since returned, leaving