Dozens of worshippers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have safely returned home, police have confirmed. They were among 177 people taken last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali. According to police, 80 of the victims escaped on the same day but hid in nearby villages for about two weeks because they feared being captured again. Authorities say efforts are continuing to free the remaining 86 people still being held. The kidnappings are part of a wider wave of abductions for ransom across Nigeria. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Police were first accused of denying the incident, drawing criticism from Amnesty International, which urged the government to take stronger action. Nigeria faces many security problems, including insurgency, banditry, and clashes between farmers and herders. Experts say corruption and weak policing make the situation worse. The government insists that violence affects people of all religions across the country.

Praise GOD for the safe return of the kidnapped victims in Nigeria. Pray for the safe return of all the kidnapped victims, including Leah Sharibu, for nothing is impossible with the LORD. Pray for the end of kidnappings for ransom in the country. (The Holy Bible, Matthew 19:26).

Pray for the LORD’s intervention in Nigeria against the terrorist groups in the country. Pray for divine protection upon all the vulnerable people, especially Christians, from violence and evildoers (The Holy Bible, Psalm 18:48).

Pray for the Nigerian authorities to take immediate action against the armed groups threatening the peace of the nation and the protection of the innocent civilians. Pray for an enhanced security system in the country to combat extremism (The Holy Bible, Proverbs 12:6).

News Source: The UN News, BBC

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