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Still Insecured: Bandits Abduct 6 Kajuru Residents
KADUNA—Barely hours after the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), held prayers for the safe return of 177 worshippers abducted in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, suspected bandits struck again, kidnapping six residents of Unguwar Barkono, Mararaban Kajuru, Kufana Ward.
The attack reportedly occurred late Saturday night, with the gunmen breaking into several homes and forcibly taking the victims to an unknown location.
Resident Steven Kefas said the raid happened around 1:00 a.m., stressing that it occurred in the heart of Kajuru, not in a remote settlement.
Rev. Enoch Kaura, CAN Chairman in Kajuru, confirmed the abduction occurred around 11:00 p.m., noting that bandits fled with six residents after neighbours raised the alarm.
The latest incident followed a special prayer at Tawaliu Baptist Church on Sunday for the return of the 177 worshippers abducted in Kurmin Wali. Rev. Joseph John Hayab, CAN Chairman for the 19 Northern States and FCT, urged churches to strengthen internal security, warning that unrestricted access exposes congregations to grave danger.
Rev. Kaura condemned the abductions, criticised initial government denial of incidents, and called on authorities to intensify security operations in Kajuru to prevent further attacks and secure the release of all abducted worshippers.
The prayer session was attended by Kaduna State CAN Chairman Rev. Caleb Bawa Ma’aji and clergy from various denominations.
The Social Democratic Party, SDP, presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has again slammed the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the level of hardship in the country.
In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Adebayo said poverty is not Nigeria’s destiny, lamenting that poverty is the consequence of policy failures and poor leadership.
Adebayo stated that Nigeria could reverse its economic fortunes through what he described as the right government, clear priorities and deliberate planning.
The SDP’s presidential candidate pointed out that despite three years of economic reforms, millions of Nigerians continue to struggle with rising hardship and reduced purchasing power.
“Poverty is not Nigeria’s destiny. It is the result of failed leadership and it can be defeated with the right government, the right priorities and the right plan,” Adebayo stated.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has approved the appointments of Agada Abuh Theophilus as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications and Brian Dennis as Deputy Director of New Media and Strategic Communications.
The appointments were announced in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director.
“The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved the appointments of Agada Abuh Theophilus as Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, and Brian Dennis as Deputy Director of New Media and Strategic Communications
“The party is excited to welcome both appointees and looks forward to the energy, expertise, and fresh perspective they bring to its communications efforts. The NDC is confident that their leadership will strengthen the party’s voice and deepen its engagement with Nigerians across every platform,” part of the statement read.
According to the statement, Theophilus is a strategic communications professional with experience in political campaigns, corporate brand management, institutional public relations and new media.
He is an Associate of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, holds a Master’s degree in Development Communications and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on election administration and management.
Dennis, the statement added, is a communications analyst with seven years of experience in strategic and political communications. He holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Resolution.
The NDC said the appointments are expected to strengthen the party’s communications structure and enhance engagement with Nigerians across various platforms.
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