Abducted 177 Worshippers: Terrorists demand N250m, motorcycles

Terrorists who abducted 177 worshippers in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have demanded N250 million and 20 motorcycles as ransom for their release.

The Village Head of Kurmin Wali, Ishaku Dan’azumi, disclosed the demand to newsmen in a telephone interview on Monday.

The Eagle Online recalls that the worshippers were abducted from three churches in a coordinated attack on January 17, 2026 during their services.

The affected churches were Cherubim and Seraphim Church 1 and 2, and Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA).

Dan’azumi said the terrorists accused the Kurmin Wali community of stealing 17 motorcycles, which they allegedly lost during military operations in Kajuru LGA.

He said the attackers also accused members of the community of removing parts from the remaining motorcycles.

He told newsmen: “The terrorists called and said the Kurmin Wali community must pay N250 million and provide 20 motorcycles before they will release the kidnapped worshippers.”