Gunmen abduct dozens of worshippers from multiple Nigerian churches using sophisticated weapons

Posted on January 20, 2026 
Filed under World news

“Numerous worshippers from at least two churches in Nigeria were kidnapped during Sunday services by armed gangs, Reuters reported.

While Kaduna state police on Monday reportedly cited conservative figures, saying dozens were being held captive as the investigation remains in its early stages, a senior church leader noted that more than 160 worshippers were abducted by gunmen over the weekend.…”

– Report from Fox News.