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14 out of the over 40 worshippers kidnapped by bandits in Madala, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have regained freedom.   Recall that gunmen invaded Bege Baptist Church during service on Sunday, May 7, and abducted the victims including children.     The chairman of the Christian Association …

At least six persons were reportedly injured when traditional religion worshippers invaded a mosque in Ile-Ife, Osun state, and attacked some Muslims who were praying.   The Muslims were inside the mosque on Thursday evening, March 30, for the 4pm prayer when the traditionalists, who were carrying out the Oro …

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo CNN  —  More than one million people attended Pope Francis’ Mass in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Wednesday, the Vatican Press Office said, citing figures estimated by local authorities. Francis’ trip to the DRC – the first papal visit since 1985 – …

Gunmen suspected to be terrorists, attacked the New Life for All Church in Kankara local government area of Katsina State and kidnapped 25 worshipers on Sunday, January 15.   The Senior Special Assistant to the state governor Aminu Bello Masari on Christian Affairs, Rev. Ishaya Jurau, disclosed this sad development. …

The incident occured in the Ruwan Jema community, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of the state on Friday, September 23, 2022. How it happened: A publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, reported that the bandits stormed the mosque as worshippers gathered to observe Jumat prayer. The bandits were …

Bandit terrorists on Friday killed atleast eleven worshipers during Jummat prayers in North West of Zamfara State. The development was confirmed by Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in Lake Chad, Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the incident occurred in Ruwan Jema town in Bukkuyum local government area of Zamfara, when …

Bandits abducted dozens of worshippers during Jumaat prayers on Friday, September 2, after invading a Mosque in Zugu community of Gummi local government area of Zamfara state.   Residents said the armed men hid their guns inside their clothes and stormed the mosque when the Imam was about to start …

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that some suspected gunmen on June 5, during service, attacked worshippers at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, leaving scores dead and many injured. The group expressed sadness and condemned the dastardly action of the suspected killers. According to it, the action …

Some women in Owo community have gathered to summon “Ogun” (god of iron and war) to get justice for worshippers killed by gunmen in a Catholic church in the Ondo community.    LIB reported earlier that Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said 80 persons were victims of last Sunday’s terror attack at …

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Mikel John Obi has reacted to the recent killing of several worshippers at a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo state.  At least 50 worshippers were killed on Sunday, June 5, after gunmen attacked Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo.   The ex- Chelsea …