The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association has condemned the recent abduction of 177 persons in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the incident as alarming and unacceptable.
In a statement obtained by newsmen today and signed by its Chairman, Apostle Dr Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, expressed deep anguish over the attack, noting that it was the first time in the history of Southern Kaduna that worshippers from three different Christian denominations were abducted on the same day during church services.
Kure said the Kajuru incident had further compounded the insecurity challenges confronting Southern Kaduna, adding that several abductions in communities across Kauru, Kachia and other parts of the region remained unresolved. As part of a spiritual response to the crisis, the association announced a two-day fasting and prayer programme for the safe return of all abducted persons across Southern Kaduna.
However the association is also calling on the Kaduna State Government, security agencies and other relevant authorities to intensify efforts to secure the immediate and unconditional release of the abducted worshippers, the association urged decisive measures to end the cycle of kidnappings in the region.
