Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Hostages After Deadly Easter Church Assault

A Nigerian military operation has freed 31 civilians taken hostage during an Easter Sunday attack on a church in Kaduna state. Gunmen stormed the church in Ariko, targeting worshippers during morning services and killing at least five people. Soldiers reportedly engaged the attackers in an intense firefight, forcing their retreat and leaving both hostages and victims at the scene. Blood trails indicated significant injuries among the fleeing assailants, according to military sources. The attack