16 abducted church worshippers regain freedom in Kaduna
The 16 church worshippers kidnapped by bandits on 7th May at Bege Baptist Church, Kaduna state, have regained their freedom.
Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna Chapter, Reverend John Hayab told Peoples Gazette on phone that the abducted members were released on Sunday after ransom and a motorcycle was given to the bandits.
Mr Hayab thanked the Muslim community who contributed money and also bought a motorcycle as part of requirements for the release of the abducted church members.
40 worshippers were abducted by unknown gunmen on their way for Sunday service but some, however, managed to escape leaving behind the 16 who regained freedom.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Four killed, nine wounded in Kogi road crash
FRSC says four people were killed and nine wounded in a lone road crash in the Elete community of Ajaokuta LGA in Kogi.
Health
JOHESU: Health workers meet Tinubu, suspend 12-day strike
Health workers’ union under the umbrella of the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 12-day-old strike.
Politics
Nasarawa: Governor Sule appoints SSG, 23 aides
Governor Abdullahi Sule has made the first set of appointments after his inauguration for a second term in office.
States
IGP Usman Baba appoints SP Josephine Ihunwo as Zone 13 PPRO
Ms Ihunwo enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a cadet assistant superintendent of police in 2010. She holds a BSc in Statistics from IMSU.
Economy
Nigeria’s oil production reduced amid OPEC’s 1.393 million barrels daily cut
OPEC and its allies have agreed to cut global oil production by 1.393 million barrels daily, reducing Nigeria’s oil production quota by 20.7 per cent.
Health
NESREA, FRIN collaborate to reduce plastic pollution
FRIN director-general Zacharia Buba-Yaduma said plastic pollution had become a major environmental problem requiring immediate attention and action.
