The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Abbas Tajudeen, has called on security agencies to rescue worshippers recently abducted by suspected terrorists and to apprehend the perpetrators.
He condemned the attacks on the churches and expressed concern over the recent spate of mass kidnappings across the country. He particularly lamented that soft targets, such as schools and places of worship, have increasingly become the focus of such attacks.
Mr Abbas, who reiterated his confidence in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to reverse the trend, urged collective efforts to make Nigeria a safe place for citizens, property, and businesses.
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He also commended the courage of the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for providing the necessary leadership at the sub-national level during this critical period, noting that Kaduna has enjoyed relative peace since the governor assumed office in May 2023.
“The governor’s visit to the Kurmin Wali community on Wednesday was a testament to his commitment and determination to secure the lives and property of the people in the state,” the Speaker said.
He prayed to God for the safe return of the abductees to their families and communities.
On Sunday, gunmen attacked three churches in the Kurmin Wali community of Kajuru Local Government Area in Kaduna State, reportedly abducting over 100 worshippers.