Sixty-one members of
Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kakau Daji, Kaduna, have regained their freedom
after one month in captivity.
Joseph Hayab, chairman of the Kaduna chapter of the
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), confirmed that the abductees were
released late Friday.
Gunmen had invaded the church located in Chikun LGA of the
state on October 31 and killed two persons, while several others were
kidnapped.
Hayab had said that 66 persons were abducted from the church
while that two of the abducted persons were killed on November 6.
Three others were injured and taken to the hospital —
leaving 61 persons in captivity.
Hayab had also said that the abductors demandedN99 million
for the release of the worshipers.
Speaking on Saturday, Hayab said the remaining 61 Baptist
church members were freed alongside nine others by the bandits.
“We thank God they
are back but more needs to be done to stop future occurrence,” Hayab said.
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