C&S church confirms release of 151 abducted members in Kaduna

EditorFebruary 3, 2026February 3, 202603 mins

The Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Movement Church Worldwide, Ayo Ni O, has confirmed the release and safe return of 151 of its members abducted from Iburu community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Recall that the victims were abducted by gunmen suspected to be bandits on January 18, 2026. In a statement issued…

We’ve paid over N300m ransom to kidnappers – ECWA

EditorMay 14, 202506 mins

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) said it has spent over N300 million paying kidnappers to release church members with negotiations ongoing for about 50 other victims’ release, The Nation reports. The church confirmed that kidnappers have focused on its members in Kaduna and Plateau States, expressing grief and deep concerns over a surge of…