31 Hostages Freed After Gunmen Attack Easter Services in Kaduna

Nigerian troops have rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter Sunday services in Kaduna state. The military engaged the armed men in a firefight following the assault on both a Catholic and an evangelical church. At least five civilians lost their lives in the attack, underscoring the relentless violence plaguing the region. Kaduna, in northwest Nigeria, has become a hotbed of insecurity as criminal gangs and militant groups escalate kidnappings and raids. This latest assault targets faith