Overview
- Gunmen attacked three churches in Kurmin Wali on Jan. 18, with local tallies indicating about 177 worshippers were taken.
- Village head Ishaku Dan’azumi says 80 people who fled through the forests were found in nearby settlements after days in hiding.
- Kaduna police say the 80 have returned home and were invited for identity verification and health screening, while the Christian Association of Nigeria says it has no information on such returnees.
- About 86 people remain unaccounted for, and local leaders are appealing to security agencies to expedite rescue efforts.
- A separate attack was reported in Maikori, Kajuru LGA, where three residents were killed, highlighting persistent insecurity in the area.