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Kaduna Church Abductions: Names Of 177 Kidnapped Worshippers Emerge
The identities of the 177 worshippers abducted from ECWA Church and Cherubim and Seraphim Church (Churches 1 and 2) in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, have been revealed.
An analysis of the list obtained by Vanguard paints a grim picture of entire families whisked away from their homes and places of worship, leaving the once-thriving agrarian community traumatised and largely deserted.
The mass abduction occurred barely a week after residents of Kurmin Wali reportedly paid N2.6m ransom to secure the release of 20 people earlier kidnapped from the same community...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Although state authorities and some security agencies initially denied the incident, a police situation report sighted by Vanguard confirmed that the attack took place during Sunday church services.
According to the report, information was received at about 5:45 pm on Sunday, indicating that the assailants struck earlier at about 11:25 am.
The report read in part, “Message received from DPO Kajuru indicates that on 18/01/2026 at about 1745hrs, information was received that same date at about 1125hrs that unspecified numbers of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attacked ECWA Church and Cherubim Serafim Church 2 at Kurmin Wali in Kajuru LGA.
“The communities are yet to ascertain the number of worshippers kidnapped to unknown destination. The village is situated in a remote forest area. The DPO mobilised other sister security agencies and the military to the scene which cannot be accessed immediately due to bad road. Concerted effort in collaboration with all stakeholders has been intensified to rescue the victims and possibly arrest the perpetrators. Investigation has commenced.”
As of Monday, Kurmin Wali was said to be virtually deserted, with survivors fleeing to neighbouring communities to seek refuge with relatives and friends.
Some residents sustained injuries while escaping into the forest, while others were reportedly still in shock. Poor network coverage and the loss of mobile phones during the attack have also made it difficult to reach many of them for comment.
A breakdown of the 177 names revealed that entire households were abducted. Among the hardest hit were:
Jonathan’s family – 12 members
Amos family – 13 members
Markus/Makudi family – 10 members
Ishaya family – 7 members
Danisa family – 7 members
Bawa family – 6 members
Danjuma family – 5 members
Musa family – 5 members
Several other families lost four, three or two members to the raid.
The list further showed that the oldest victim is 71-year-old Augustina Matthew, while the youngest is Salvation Idris, aged six.
Other abducted children include Likita Amos (6), Jumota Idris (7), Tessy Amos (8), Yahaya Joshua (9), and several 10-year-olds, including Sussana Idris, Synthah Amos, Hezibah Jonathan and Hezikaiah Jonathan.
Others abducted:
41. Zahaya Joshua
42. Nabilah Makudi
43. Hajara Makudi
44. Rebecca Hosea
45. Ahmad Ahmad
46. Liyu Ezekiel
47. Vivian Ezekiel
48. Goodluck Ezekiel
49. Beauty Ezekiel
50. Matina Maiyashi
51. Bridget Maiyashi
52. Vivian Linus
53. Mary Amos
54. Hamid Amos
55. Patricia Amos
56. Hamisu Amos
57. Luka Amos
58. Tacy Amos
59. Cynthia Amos (guessed)
60. Mercy Isaac
61. Augustine Makudi
62. Matthew Samaila
63. Adam Musa
64. Malika Sule
65. Abu Ahmad
66. Hussein Lucky (guessed)
67. Akinyi Sadiu
68. Dangata Amos
69. Helen Jonathan
70. Asinwa Jonathan
71. Faith Joseph
72. Gloria Kennet
73. Happiness Danisa
74. Fidelis Jacob
75. Tobias Markus
76. Istu Paul
77. Hassana Paul
78. Charity Chindo
79. Christiana Danisa
80. Everest Danima
81. Thomas Philip
82. Catrina Danbosi
83. Halima Hassan
84. Hassan Lukumi
85. Mary Sadiu
86. Franca John
87. Henry Danbiyi
88. Genesis Lawal
89. Ayuba Lawal
90. Solomon Ayuba
91. Theophilus Danlami (guessed)
92. Charles Sambo
93. Rahila Charles
94. Gambo Danisa
95. Talent Danisa
96. Nehemiah Danjuma
97. Maijima Shekarau
98. Matina Maijima
99. Laraba Maijima
100. Musa Danjuma
101. Ishaya Danima
102. Lulu Danisa
103. Clement Ahmad
104. Destiny Ahmad
105. Nehemiah Ishaya
106. Simon Ishaya
107. Nasty Muku
108. Helena Joseph
109. Joseph Bawa
110. Sarah Joseph
111. Bulus Mariya
112. Musa Samaila
113. Bulus Bawa
114. Halima Bawa
115. Beture Hosea
116. Sati Hosea
117. Titus John
118. Dogara Bawa
119. Lories Bawa
120. Adamu Aminu
121. Ezekiel Adamu
122. Tenah Markus
123. Tina Danbosi
124. Patricio Bawa
125. Janet Tsuda
126. Amina Danjuma
127. Sandra Danbosi
128. Bridget Sunday
129. Saphat Innocent (guessed)
130. Alex Sunday
131. Beauty Peter
132. Samisa Paul
133. Joy Joseph
134. Methole Johanna
135. Genesis Johanna
136. Maria Johanna
137. Merozdu Adonu
138. Karimi Jangbe
139. Sunday Martela
140. Santina Hershinga
141. Keuna Michael
142. Hassan Bulus
143. Marzeta Maisoni
144. Mainwa Dominic
145. Godwin Karimi
146. Amos Akijo
147. Nathan Amos
148. Joseph Chindo
149. Lydia Godwin
150. Hamna Maiyangi
151. Toletu Maiyangi
152. Esther Godday
153. Godswill Godday
154. Godlive Samson
155. Goodluck Aliga
156. Madaki Tabawa
157. Tabawa Abba
158. Tabawa Iyamye
159. Samuel Amos
160. Daniel Amos
161. Deborah Amos
162. Ruth Amos
163. Emmanuel Danjuma
164. Joshua Danjuma
165. Rejoice Danisa
166. Blessing Danisa
167. Ibrahim Lawal
168. Zainab Lawal
169. Sadiq Ahmad
170. Aisha Ahmad
171. Yakubu Musa
172. Suleiman Musa
173. Rahama Musa
174. Daniel Jonathan
175. Samuel Jonathan
176. Peter Jonathan
177. Grace Jonathan
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new Bank Verification Number (BVN) rules effective from May 1, 2026, aimed at reducing fraud, especially SIM swap and identity theft cases. The regulations include stricter controls on phone number changes, age restrictions, device limits, and temporary account restrictions for suspicious activities. Here is a simple breakdown of what you need to know.
One phone number change in a lifetime – Customers can only change the phone number linked to their BVN once. Choose carefully.
24-hour watchlist for suspicious BVNs – Banks can temporarily restrict accounts flagged for suspicious activity while investigations are conducted.
BVN registration is now for adults only – Only individuals aged 18 and above can independently register for a BVN. Minors require guardian-linked arrangements.
One device per banking app – You can only use your banking app on one device at a time. Switching devices triggers a 24-hour transaction limit of N20,000.
Authorised channels only – BVN services are now limited to CBN-approved banks and financial institutions. Avoid third-party apps or unofficial agents.
The new rules may feel strict, but they are designed to protect your money and reduce fraud. Be more careful with your phone number, devices, and banking activities to avoid unnecessary restrictions...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune
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‘Nigeria is a safe country’ Reno Omokri Tells Portuguese Ambassador Who Drives Nigeria Highways Without Escort, Calls Trips Safe
The Portuguese Ambassador to Nigeria has driven from Abuja to Bauchi and back without a security escort, describing the journeys as “very normal” and safe. Reno Omokri shared a video of the ambassador, praising Nigeria’s overall safety under President Tinubu. The ambassador also reportedly drove from Enugu to Abuja without incident. However, critics point to over 1,000 abductions since January 2026 and frequent highway kidnappings, questioning the safety claims.
Key Points:
Critics noted bandit attacks in Bauchi and other regions.
Many questioned why top Nigerian officials don’t take the same unescorted routes.
The ambassador acknowledged “some localized issues” but highlighted safety overall.
Over 1.5 million safe visitors to Lagos during the December holidays were cited.
Social media users expressed a divide between official accounts and citizens’ realities...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
The ambassador’s experience contrasts sharply with the lived reality of many Nigerians.
Sources: X
I Drove From Abuja To Bauchi And Back Without An Escort And It Was Safe-Paulo Santos, Portuguese Ambassador To Nigeria pic.twitter.com/GZmEJTHi0p
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) April 30, 2026
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More than 1,000 victims across 19 countries were defrauded of about $215 million in a sprawling business email compromise scheme, leading to convictions of Nigerian nationals, the US attorney’s office has said. Twenty-five defendants were convicted on April 24. Among them were four Nigerian nationals and five naturalised US citizens of Nigerian descent. The scheme involved hacking email accounts and crafting fraudulent payment requests.
Key Points:
Victims were located in the US, UK, Germany, UAE, Australia, and 14 other countries.
One victim’s business sent $2.7 million to a shell company account.
Seized items included luxury watches worth over $215,000 and a Georgia residence.
The FBI, US Postal Inspection Service, and Border Patrol conducted the investigation.
A Chicago-area money service business owner was a co-defendant...TAP TO CONTINUE FULL READING.
Each defendant’s sentence will be determined based on their role and criminal history.
Sources: The Cable, Punch
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