Armed Groups Kidnap Over 160 Worshippers in Kaduna Amid Police Denial

Armed gangs abducted over 160 Christian worshippers from multiple churches in Kaduna State, Nigeria, during Sunday services, according to local leaders and the Christian Association of Nigeria. While residents and traditional chiefs confirm the kidnappings, state police officials deny any attacks or evidence of abductions, attributing reports to rumors. The incident adds to ongoing security challenges in northern Nigeria, where mass kidnappings by armed groups have increased, often targeting both Christians and Muslims.