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The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed that an abduction incident did take place at Kurmin Wali community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following days of uncertainty and conflicting reports.

A statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, acknowledged that the incident, which sparked fear and anxiety among residents, was initially disputed during a meeting of the Kaduna State Security Council convened by Governor Uba Sani.

“Subsequent verification from operational units and intelligence sources has confirmed that the incident did occur,” he said.

According to the Force, some individuals from the affected local government area described the report as false, creating uncertainty and the need for further verification by security agencies.

The police explained that comments earlier made by the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Rabiu Muhammad, which were widely interpreted as a denial, were in fact aimed at preventing public panic while details were being confirmed. He, however, said subsequent checks by operational units and intelligence sources confirmed the abduction.

In response, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of critical operational and intelligence assets to Kajuru and surrounding communities.

The police say tactical units have been deployed, patrols intensified, and targeted search-and-rescue operations are underway to locate and safely rescue the victims, while restoring calm to the area.

It, however, appealed to the public and the media to rely only on official sources for verified information and to avoid speculation that could jeopardise ongoing operations.

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the northern region, John Hayab, said scores of worshippers were abducted in the community. However, the police command in Kaduna and state government said the reports were “false”

Rabiu, the police commissioner in the North-West state, challenged those with evidence of the incident to table it. “Anyone who has evidence should come forward with the list of kidnapped persons and their particulars,” Rabiu said during a press briefing.

On his part, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Sule Shuaibu, said he had engaged CAN at the state level and community leaders. Shuaibu said the engagements indicated that the reports were “completely false”.

The incident is the latest in a series of mass abductions in parts of Nigeria.

PRESS STATEMENT

INCIDENT AT KURMIN WALI COMMUNITY, KAJURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE

The Nigeria Police Force acknowledges the deep concern generated by reports of an abduction incident at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Force understands the fear and anxiety such reports cause to families, residents, and the general public, and treats the safety of every citizen as a matter of utmost priority.

Upon receiving the report, the Kaduna State Security Council was convened by the Governor.
During the meeting at the Government House, Kaduna, some individuals from the affected local government area disputed the report, which had earlier been confirmed by the Police, and described it as false. This created uncertainty and reinforced the need for caution and thorough verification by the Police and other security agencies before making conclusive public statements on such a sensitive matter.

In this context, comments made by the Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, during a media interaction were intended to prevent unnecessary panic while facts were being confirmed. Those remarks, which have since been widely misinterpreted, were not a denial of the incident but a measured response pending confirmation of details from the field, including the identities and number of those affected.

Subsequent verification from operational units and intelligence sources has confirmed that the incident did occur. The Nigeria Police Force therefore activated coordinated security operations, working closely with other security agencies, with a clear focus on locating and safely rescuing the victims and restoring calm to the area.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has directed the full deployment of critical operational and intelligence assets to Kajuru and surrounding communities. These efforts include deployment of tactical units as well as intensified patrols already in place, targeted search-and-rescue operations, and proactive measures to protect lives and property.

The Nigeria Police Force appeals to members of the public and the media for patience and cooperation. The public is encouraged to rely on official police communications for verified information and to avoid speculation or sensational reporting that could jeopardise ongoing operations or heighten public anxiety.

The Force remains fully committed to the safety of all citizens and will continue to provide updates as developments unfold.

CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters,
Abuja.
 
20th January 2026.

The police explained that comments earlier made by the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Rabiu Muhammad, which were widely interpreted as a denial, were in fact aimed at preventing public panic while details were being confirmed.

The police explained that comments earlier made by the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Rabiu Muhammad, which were widely interpreted as a denial, were in fact aimed at preventing public panic while details were being confirmed. He, however, said subsequent checks by operational units and intelligence sources confirmed the abduction.

Racoon:
Hehehe! Over 200 hapless citizens were kidnapped and brutalised. Despite the alarm raised by the locals, the Nigerian security were only able to confirm the incident 24th later with the police swiftly denying same without adequate investigation.

They government is trying to downplay a kidnap by fanatic Islamic jihadists on genocidal conquest yet zombified supporters of this worthless government wants us to believe Onitsha screwdriver gave intelligence to Donald Trump. God save this nation.

During the meeting at the Government House, Kaduna, some individuals from the affected local government area disputed the report, which had earlier been confirmed by the Police, and described it as false.

Putinofrussia:
Maybe some of these kidnappings are carried out with the connivance of the communities' leaders because, I believe,govt is paying outrageous ransomes for the return of the captives.
They should investigate this deeply..

slivertongue:
Buhari boys will abduct, tinubu boys will deny it.