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Nigerian police state that at least 80 people abducted from Christian churches in Kaduna State on January 18

Kidnapping in Nigeria — Nigerian police state that at least 80 people abducted from Christian churches in Kaduna State on January 18 return to their homes after fleeing during the abduction, but the Chris

Published February 2, 2026· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Kidnapping in Nigeria.

Nigerian police state that at least 80 people abducted from Christian churches in Kaduna State on January 18 return to their homes after fleeing during the abduction, but the Christian Association of Nigeria disputes the figure and says most of the 177 worshippers seized remain missing. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-police-says-80-abducted-congregants-return-home-christian-group-disputes-2026-02-02/ (Reuters)]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2026-02-02).