‘False claim’ – Kaduna community counters Nigerian Army on rescue of 31 abducted worshippers

A assemblage organisation successful Ariko, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, has rejected reports suggesting that 31 worshippers abducted during an Easter work person been rescued by the Nigerian Army.

In a connection dated April 6, 2026, President of the Kuturmi Unity Development Association, KUDA, J.D. Ariko, described the reports arsenic inaccurate and misleading.

“Our attraction has been drawn to claims that the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued 31 persons abducted during the Easter work successful Ariko. We privation to categorically authorities that this assertion is wholly false,” the connection said.

According to the assemblage leader, the victims are inactive being held by their captors, with families reportedly maintaining connection with the kidnappers, who person confirmed that the abductees stay live successful their custody.

He noted that this straight contradicts immoderate assertion that a rescue cognition had taken place.

The abductions followed an onslaught by suspected bandits connected 2 churches successful Ariko connected Easter Sunday, during which respective worshippers were killed and galore others taken away.

Ariko expressed interest implicit the dispersed of unverified information, informing that specified reports could mislead the public, make mendacious anticipation for affected families, and undermine spot successful authoritative communication.

He called connected authorities to guarantee that lone verified and close updates are released, particu...