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Over 100 worshippers kidnapped in three Kaduna churches

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Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped more than 100 worshipers in Kaduna state.

The gunmen reportedly carried out coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru LGA of the state.

The victims were said to have been kidnapped during Sunday services.

The assailants reportedly arrived in large numbers, struck almost simultaneously, and whisked the worshippers away.

At the time of filing this report, efforts to reach Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer were unsuccessful as he did not answer calls.

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