Rescue Kaduna worshippers, apprehend kidnappers, Speaker Abbas charges security agencies
Precious Ibe
January 22, 2026
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has called on the security agencies to rescue worshippers recently abducted by suspected terrorists and apprehend the suspects.
Gunmen had, on Sunday, attacked three churches in the Kurmin Wali community in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State and reportedly whisked away over 100 worshippers.
The Speaker condemned the attack on the churches and bemoaned the recent mass kidnappings in parts of the country. He particularly lamented that soft targets like schools and places of worship have been attacked in recent times.
Speaker Abbas, who restated his confidence in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to reverse the trend, called for collective efforts towards making Nigeria a safe place for people, property, and businesses.
Speaker Abbas also commended the courage of the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, for providing the needed leadership at the sub-national level at this critical time, noting that Kaduna has witnessed relative peace since the governor assumed office in May 2023.
He said the governor’s visit to the Kurmin Wali community on Wednesday was a testament to his commitment and determination to secure the people’s lives and property in the state.
The Speaker prayed to God for the safe return of the abductors to their families and community.
