Terrorists, on Sunday, kidnapped 40 worshippers when they attacked a church in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kaduna State, Rev Joseph John Hayab, who confirmed this, also disclosed that 15 of the abducted worshippers have returned to their respective families.
The Cleric said “about 40 people were on Sunday abducted by gunmen during a Church service at Bege Baptist Church, Madala along Buruku Baringi road in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state.
“Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna state chapter, Rev. John Joseph Hayab said the worshippers were in the Sunday service in the Church when around 9:30am they heard gun shots very close to the Church. The gunmen attacked the Church and went away with 40 worshippers.
“Along the way, somehow 15 of the kidnapped persons returned remaining the rest 25 who are presently in captivity without any word from their abductors.
“Eforts are being made to get in contact with the abductors concerning the remaining people and we pray that the abductors would be merciful to release the remaining 25 back to their families.”