Kaduna state kidnap: Nigeria police confirm church abductions after earlier denial

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Nigerian police have finally confirmed that worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in a remote part of Kaduna state after previously denying the attack. The raids, which took place two days ago, targeted the Kurmin Wali village and resulted in the abduction of more than 177 people. However, 11 individuals managed to escape.

The police have now acknowledged that the earlier denial was "widely misinterpreted" and have assured that security forces are working to locate the missing persons. The authorities have set up a search-and-rescue operation and patrols are ongoing in the area.

Local residents initially reported that the kidnappings occurred on Sunday, with some eyewitnesses claiming that armed men surrounded the village and forced worshippers into the bush. Two of the churches involved were part of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, while the third was from the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA).

Nigeria's Kaduna state police commissioner Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu previously challenged anyone to provide evidence of the kidnapping, labeling the reports as "mere falsehood." However, following the police confirmation, he has acknowledged that the situation is being taken seriously.

Amnesty International has expressed concern over Nigeria's authorities' response to the kidnapping.
 
this is so messed up 🤕, i just can't believe that people were kidnapped in church and the police didn't want to believe it at first... like, what if they're not even sure if their own people are being held captive? 177 people taken away, that's crazy! 😱 and now they're saying it was all a misunderstanding, but still... i think the authorities should've done more to help from the start. 🤝
 
omg this is so disturbing 🤕 my heart goes out to all those ppl who got kidnapped 😭 i can only imagine how scared & traumatized they must be right now 🙏 the police should've taken it seriously from the start & not denied it like that 🤦‍♀️ at least they're trying now tho 💪 and i hope everyone gets back safe & sound 🤞
 
omg this is so sad 🤕 i cant even imagine whats happnin to these ppl 177 kidnapped and only 11 got away!! its like nigeria is facin a major crisis rn

i mean i get it, alhaji rabiu was tryna keep it calm and all but he shoulda just said sorry n move on lol instead he went n deny it and now people are dyin 🤯

an amnesty intl is right 2 b concerned, nigeria needs 2 step up its game rn security for all ppl esp in vulnerable areas like this

anywayz lets hope they find these missing ppl soon and get the perpetrators brought 2 justice
 
🤕 this is so disturbing, like 177 people are still missing 🌪️ and it's been two days already 😩. I'm glad the police finally came clean about what happened #JusticeForNigeria #KadunaKidnapping. It's unacceptable that they initially denied the attack, that was super shady 💔. I hope they're doing everything possible to find those missing people ASAP 🕰️. The authorities need to step up their game and make sure these churches are protected 24/7 🚨. This incident is a major concern for human rights groups like Amnesty International #AmnestyForNigeria. We gotta keep an eye on this situation and demand answers from the authorities 💬.
 
just heard about this and its a total bummer 🤕 177 people got taken from these churches in Kaduna state and only 11 managed to escape. i mean, can you even imagine what they went through? the police were all like "nope didnt happen" but now theyre saying its true and theyre looking for the missing ppl 👮‍♂️. hope they find them soon. its crazy how some ppl just deny whats real because they dont wanna get involved 🙄. naija needs our support right now 💕
 
Man, this is some crazy stuff 🤯. Can't believe they were denying it at first like 11 people are just going to magically escape? And now they're saying it was "widely misinterpreted" - like, come on, guys! You gotta be more transparent in situations like this 🙄. The fact that Nigeria's Kaduna state police commissioner was straight up accusing people of lying and not taking the reports seriously is really concerning 😬. I mean, what if the authorities don't find these missing persons? It's like, a huge responsibility to keep people safe and now they're just saying "we'll get them" 🤞 but it's hard to trust when you've been caught slippin' in the past 🔥. The search-and-rescue operation better be on point if they wanna find these 177 people 💪!
 
OMG 😱 I'm so relieved to hear that the Nigerian police have finally confirmed what was going on in Kaduna state 🙏. I mean, it's crazy how they initially denied the attack and told people it was just a rumor... like, didn't they think those worshippers were still out there somewhere? 🤔 And poor Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu, he's gotta be feeling so embarrassed right now 😳.

But for real though, I'm glad the police are taking this seriously now 💪. The search-and-rescue operation is a great start, and I hope those 177 people get found safe and sound 🙏. And can we talk about how crazy it was for the local residents to know what was going on ahead of time? Like, who even knows that much about these kidnappings? 🤯

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Amnesty International's concerns are taken seriously too 💕. We gotta make sure everyone gets the help they need, you know? 😊
 
Ugh, this whole thing just gives me the chills 😱. I mean, I'm all for security and safety, but can't our authorities just be upfront with us? Denying a crime like that is super suspicious. And now they're saying it was "widely misinterpreted"? Like, how could anyone not know what was going on in Kaduna state? 🤔 It's always the little things like this that make me question our tech and infrastructure - I mean, if we can't even get the basics right, how are we supposed to trust them with big stuff like AI or whatever? 🤖
 
This is so devastating 🤕, but let's not lose hope 😊. I mean, think about it - 11 people managed to escape, which is already a huge victory 💪! And now that the police have confirmed the attack, they're working tirelessly to find the missing ones 🚨. It's awesome to see them setting up a search-and-rescue operation and patrols in the area - that shows they're committed to solving this case 🔍.

And hey, let's not forget about the bravery of those 11 people who escaped 😅! They must be shaken but alive, which is all we can ask for 🙏. We should definitely be thinking about ways to support them and their families during this tough time 🤝.

Amnesty International's concern is valid, but it's also a reminder that we need to keep pushing for more transparency and accountability from our authorities 💼. Let's hope they take all the necessary steps to ensure something like this never happens again 🤞.
 
I don't know what's more disturbing - the fact that these people got kidnapped in the first place or that the cops were trying to downplay it like nothing happened. I mean, come on, a simple "we're looking into it" is not good enough, especially when innocent lives are at stake. And now they're saying the earlier denial was misinterpreted? Yeah, okay... how many people have to die before they realize something's seriously wrong?

It's just crazy that this happened in a remote part of Kaduna state and yet there's still no effective security in place. I'm not buying all these "we're doing everything we can" platitudes - it sounds like empty words when the reality is that people are still being kidnapped and the authorities aren't taking action.

I wish people would stop playing politics with tragedy like this... this shouldn't be about who's right or wrong, it should be about finding out what happened to these people and bringing them home.
 
🤦‍♂️ Can you believe what happened in Kaduna state? The Nigerian police were super slow to confirm the church kidnappings, and it's kinda worrying that they initially denied it. I mean, who needs proof when innocent people are involved? It's just not right that Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu was questioning everyone's reports without actually doing anything about it 🤔. Thankfully, he's finally acknowledged the situation, but I hope it doesn't take too long to find those missing people 💔. The authorities need to get their act together and take this seriously ASAP! 🚨
 
just read about this and i'm low-key thinking that there's more to it than meets the eye... all these churches and villagers getting kidnapped in kaduna state, it's like they're trying to stir up some kind of panic or something 🤔 and then the police come out and are all "oh no, we're sorry" but they're really just trying to cover their tracks. i mean, alhaji muhammad rabiu was being super shady when he first denied it, and now that they've admitted to it, they're just going through the motions 🙄 like they're searching for these people or whatever, but are they really looking hard enough? and what about the 177+ people who got taken? where are they now? 🤷‍♂️
 
🤔 I'm thinking the Nigerian authorities should've acted way faster in this kidnapping situation... 177 people are still missing and the police only just confirmed it was real? 🙄 It's also pretty concerning that they initially denied the attacks, which can lead to more harm and mistrust. The fact that some eyewitnesses claim armed men surrounded the village is super disturbing too... I hope these security forces can find all the missing people soon 💕
 
I'm glad they're finally owning up to it 🤔... I mean, it's about time, right? But, come on, 2 whole days of denying it? That's some bad communication from the authorities 😒. And now, they're saying it was "widely misinterpreted"? Like, how could that be? 🙄

But, for real, 177 people taken and only 11 managed to escape? That's a big number 💔. I hope they're doing everything they can to find the missing persons ASAP ⏱️.

It's not like Nigeria has a history of dealing with kidnappings poorly 🤕... but, yeah, Amnesty International does have some concerns about how it's all being handled 👀. We should be keeping an eye on this situation and making sure those in power are doing everything they can to get our people back safely 😊.
 
Man, this news is heartbreaking 🤕. The fact that those worshippers were just doing their thing at church and then got taken away by armed men is just crazy 😱. It makes you think about how we need to be more vigilant in our communities, especially for vulnerable people like the ones who got kidnapped.

It's also a reminder that even when things seem quiet on the surface, there can be chaos brewing underneath 🌪️. The fact that the police initially denied it and then had to backtrack is just frustrating 😤. But what's good is that they're now acknowledging it and working to find those missing persons.

This whole situation has me thinking about how we need to look out for each other, especially in areas where there might be less resources 💕. We can't just sit back and wait for something like this to happen – we gotta take action and support our communities in any way we can 🌟.
 
Kaduna state just got a serious wake-up call 🚨🕊️. I'm glad the police finally owned up to it 😔. Can't believe they denied it in the first place, now 177 people are still missing 🤯. Hope these authorities step up their game and get everyone out safely 💪
 
🤔 just saw this news about those church attacks in Kaduna state and I'm still trying to wrap my head around it. It's crazy how things can change so fast, like one day they're denying it was even an attack and the next they're saying it's real and they're working on finding all these people... it feels like such a big mess. 🤷‍♂️ the part that really got me is when that police commissioner was challenging everyone to prove it happened, like how can you not believe something with eyewitnesses and everything? 🙄 anyway, hoping those missing people get found safe and sound 💕
 
Ugh, another one of these "widely misinterpreted" things . Like, come on, guys. If you're gonna deny a kidnap for two days straight, it's probs because someone's hiding something 🤦‍♂️. And now 177 people are MIA? That's like, a whole lotta people, fam 😱. I feel bad for the families of the missing, but at least the authorities are acknowledging it now (two whole days late, btw). It's good that they're setting up a search-and-rescue operation and all that jazz. Fingers crossed someone finds those guys soon 👍🏽💪
 
🚨💔 I'm seeing a lot of confusion with this Nigerian church raid thingy... 🤔 like, police were all "nope nope" at first and now they're all "oh yeah, it was real"... 🙄 what's good? 🤷‍♂️

so, i drew a lil diagram to help sum up the situation:
```
+---------------+
| Police deny |
| the kidnapping |
+---------------+
|
| "widely misinterpreted"
v
+---------------+
| Police confirm |
| the attack did |
| happen, and they're |
| looking for people|
+---------------+
```
anywayz... i think its bad that people were kidnapped from churches 🏰🕊️ and now authorities are only talking about finding them 📍💨. Amnesty International is right to express concern 🤝.
 
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