Northern CAN calls for rescue of abducted Kaduna worshippers

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The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, Joseph Hayab, has criticised initial denials by security authorities over the abduction of worshippers from churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, calling on the government to rescue the victims and restore public confidence.

Speaking during an interview with ARISE News on Tuesday, Hayab said discussions with security authorities confirmed that “innocent Nigerians were taken away from their church.”

“Over an hour ago, we were all on the same page. This unfortunate incident happened. Innocent Nigerians were taken away from their church. There is no longer debate about it, ” he said.

He added, “If they have not acknowledged it publicly, they have acknowledged it to us as Christian leaders. They have given us a promise that they will go after them.”