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  Armed bandits invaded the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Omugo community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Sunday morning during a weekly church service, abducting an unspecified number of worshippers and causing widespread panic among congregants and residents. The attackers, reportedly wielding sophisticated weapons, stormed the church premises in a brazen operation that disrupted the ongoing service. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as gunshots rang out, forcing worshippers to scatter in fear. Joint security operatives, including police and possibly other agencies, responded swiftly to the incident. According to initial reports, three of the abducted victims have already been rescued in a follow-up operation, though the exact total number of those kidnapped remains unconfirmed by authorities at the time of this report. Several worshippers reportedly escaped during the confusion, while others may still be in captivity. This latest attack adds to...

  The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has strongly condemned the abduction of over 100 Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, calling on security agencies to urgently deploy all resources for their immediate and unconditional release. The incident occurred on Sunday, January 18 or 19, 2026, when armed bandits stormed three churches during ongoing services, abducting an estimated 172–177 worshippers. Reports indicate that nine to eleven individuals managed to escape shortly after, leaving approximately 163–166 still in captivity. The attackers, described by eyewitnesses as heavily armed gunmen, forced victims to march into nearby forests. In a press statement signed by its National Secretary, Bishop David Bakare, the PFN described the attack as a "heinous act" and a "tragic setback" to hopes of improved security in the region. The group expressed deep grief over the trauma inflicted on families, churches,...