In Nigeria, the army rescued 31 hostages after an attack on a church
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The military freed civilians abducted during an Easter service. At least five people died as a result of attacks by armed groups.
In Nigeria's northwestern Kaduna state, civilians were abducted during an attack on a church on Easter Sunday, some of whom were later released. The army reported rescuing 31 people and at least five dead, according to Reuters, writes UNN.
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According to the military, the attack occurred during an Easter service in Ariko village in Kachia district. After the attack, the military began pursuing the attackers.
Caleb Maaji, head of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kaduna State, said the attack targeted two churches. According to him, a total of seven people died, and the exact number of those abducted is still being determined.
Investigations are still ongoing
Northwestern Nigeria has long been a zone of violence, where armed groups carry out attacks on villages and mass abductions for ransom.