Abducted Gidan Waya - Kaduna pregnant woman who gave birth in bandits’ camp regains freedom after ransom payment
A kidnapped resident of Gidan Waya community in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mrs Love Marcus, who gave birth in captivity has regained her freedom after the payment of ransom. Mrs Marcus was abducted while heavily pregnant. The bandits also k!lled her husband during the attack. Her testimony was shared on Friday, May 8, 2026 during a victims’ support and trauma counselling programme held in Kaduna for survivors of kidnapping and violent attacks across the state. The programme, a two-day intervention tagged “The Rod and the Staff”, was organised by the Christian Awareness Initiative of Nigeria in partnership with Palace Alliance and held at ECWA Kaduna South DCC, Angwan Yelwa, Kaduna. According to punch report, the gathering brought together clergy, survivors, and Christian leaders from the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State to provide emotional and spiritual support for victims of insecurity. Speaking on her behalf, Rev. Fr. Yakubu Jerry of the Catholi...