86 nonetheless in captivity as 80 worshippers escape from bandits’ camp in Kaduna

No fewer than 80 worshippers kidnapped throughout a church service at Kurmin Wali in Kajuru Native Authorities Space have reunited with their households.

Ishaku Dan’azumi, village head of Kurmin Wali, disclosed this in an interview on Sunday.

Dan’azumi mentioned though about 177 worshippers had been initially believed to have been kidnapped, 80 had been later confirmed to have escaped and sought refuge in close by communities.

He mentioned 86 worshippers had been nonetheless being held in captivity by bandits.

Dan’azumi mentioned: “We have now noticed that some persons are making an attempt to politicise our state of affairs, whilst households are going by means of severe trauma.”

“We’re interesting to the federal government and the army to expedite motion to safe the secure return of the remaining 86 individuals nonetheless within the bandits’ camp,” he added.

When contacted, Mansir Hassan, police public relations officer in Kaduna state, mentioned the police would concern an in depth replace.

Hassan mentioned: “The police will come out with a complete report on the Kurmin Wali abduction.”