•Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has announced that all 183 worshippers abducted from three churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State, have regained their freedom.
The governor said the worshippers were kidnapped during an attack on January 18, adding that 11 of the victims escaped during the incident, while the remaining 172 later returned, with some rescued by security agencies and others finding their way back on their own.
Governor Sani disclosed while receiving the rescued victims at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, reports The Nation.
He described the incident as unfortunate and unexpected, noting that security measures had been put in place across the state to protect communities.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and commended the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies for their collaboration, which he said contributed to the safe return of the worshippers.
The governor also disclosed that his administration has begun the construction of an access road to Kurmin Wali village, while plans are underway to build a hospital and a skills acquisition centre to support the community.
According to him, President Tinubu has further assured the state government that a military base will be established in the area to strengthen security and prevent a recurrence of such attacks.
Governor Sani cautioned against the politicisation of insecurity, stressing that his administration remains focused on the protection of lives and property and the sanctity of human life.
