₦airaland Forum

Members of the community where kidnappers abducted worshippers during Easter Service have denied the claim that 31 victims were rescued.

Daily Trust had reported how bandits invaded a branch of The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Arikon community, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing five persons and abducting worshippers.

The incident had generated reactions amid the widespread insecurity in the country.

The Nigerian Army had issued a statement, narrating how its troops purportedly compelled terrorists to abandon “dozens of abducted worshippers”.

In a statement, the Army said troops who responded to distress call engaged the attackers in a fierce gun battle.

“The pressure mounted by the advancing troops forced the terrorists to abandon 31 hostages,” the Army said, adding that one of the rescued victims sustained injuries and is currently receiving medical attention.

But in a counter statement, on Monday, Kuturmi Unity Development Association, described Army’s claim as false.

In the statement signed by Dr J D Ariko, President of the association, and Hon. Manasseh Samuel, Publicity Secretary, the association said kidnappers have contacted families and representatives of the victims who are in captivity.

“Our attention has been drawn to reports alleging that the Nigerian Army has successfully rescued 31 persons who were abducted by bandits during the Easter service in Ariko, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State.”

“We wish to categorically state that this claim is entirely false, misleading, and does not reflect the current situation. Contrary to the reports being circulated, all the abducted persons are still in captivity with their abductors. The families and representatives of the victims remain in contact with the bandits, who have confirmed the safe arrival of the victims at their camp. This clearly invalidates any claim of a successful rescue operation.

“While we recognize and appreciate the efforts of security agencies in tackling insecurity across the country. it is deeply troubling that such inaccurate information is being disseminated to the public. False reports of this nature create unnecessary confusion, give families false hope, and undermine public trust in official communications.

“We therefore call on the Nigerian Army and all relevant authorities to ensure that only verified and factual information is released to the public, especially on sensitive matters involving human lives.

“The safe return of the abducted persons remains our utmost priority, and we urge all stakeholders to intensify genuine and coordinated efforts toward securing their immediate and unconditional release.”

Sources from the community had identified those killed during the as Tanko Haruna, Waziri Agunu, Aminu Soba, Joseph Audu and Adamu Jatau.

Those who were abducted were listed as Garba Tanko, alongside with his wife Lami Garba, and one of their daughters, Rachel Garba as well as a grand child, Moses Yakubu.

Others are Rahab Usman, and his daughter, Victoria Rahab. Sunday Ayuba, Dantani Alhaji alongside his wife, Mrs Mary Dantani, including their three daughters all identified as Helen, Rejoice and Ahmadu, were among those kidnapped.

https://dailytrust.com/breaking-no-worshipper-was-rescued-kaduna-community-counters-army/

Previous Thread:
https://www.nairaland.com/8648736/army-rescues-31-kidnapped-worshippers

Nigeria for you
God please help us

Nigeria,the more you look the less you gon see.

If you get money to Japa,no let anybody deceive you to stay for this country cuz it ain't getting better anytime soon.

Very useless government full of propaganda

And I had in the earlier thread on this Kaduna Kidnap issue given the Army benefit of doubt and defended it

Now the same Army has given my detractors plenty reason to mock me

Is it a crime to be patriotic for God's sake?

I said army na audio . They keep decieving us
The federal government conniving with some sections of the military to disrupt this country's peace

Make una keep sending army to South East why north keep burning
Whosoever ignore the signs go see wonders

You guys can't rule yourselves and you won't return to the structure you had before the whiteman came. Africans are really s t u e w p i d.

U.s lost about 12 aircrafts to save 2 soldiers....Naija no way.

Nigerian Army when do you people start to lie

I call them apc army. Anybody counting on this terrorist govt to stop terrorism is a joker

Igbophobia:
You guys can't rule yourselves and you won't return to the structure you had before the whiteman came. Africans are really s t u e w p i d.

For me, best time ever in Nigeria was during the colonial era.

Just imagine! I'm sure it's the same way they're feeding the NSA and the president with false information regarding security situation in the country..

Nigerian army lies just like Iran terrorists IRGC. They are the same terrorists and a big part of their operations is lies and propaganda

Pls why always ECWA? Do they have agreement with bandits?

Every day the standards of governance continues to fall. Deception, outright lies, grand standing. How did we get here.

Very funny country.. look at how America spent millions to rescue just 2 airmen i ask myself are we in same planet with them or they are in different world.. imagine kidnapping Americans in their soil ... God may somebody like tinubu never happen to us again in jesus name i pray Amen

When nnamdi KANU said that Nigeria is a zoo...

Some people are yet to understand what he was talking about.

You see your country even the army is not left out. Igbos are far more ahead in understanding this country than the rest. From the president, security agencies down to local government; they're are all doing wonders. In short, expect more 2027 till 2036

FreeStuffsNG, yarimo, WriterNG, God1000, madridguy, helinues, CoronaVirus,. Moto lo ma payin tiran tiran.

Weloveyou:
Nigeria for you
God please help us

How else do you want Him to help us, after making all of us in His image?

How did God help developed countries, that he has not helped us since creation of human beings?

Seunpapa65:
Make una keep sending army to South East why north keep burning
Whosoever ignore the signs go see wonders

What more are we expecting😂? We have seen enough. Pls, let him keep his more to himself😔.

Ezeama400:
Very useless government full of propaganda

Tinubu and his A-looter Propaganda Congress, APC are the worst in Nigeria.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1p2_kaKV6g?si=_gkSaxlZbmwuugE9

You people voted them jare

Kingbuhari:
Very funny country.. look at how America spent millions to rescue just 2 airmen i ask myself are we in same planet with them or they are in different world.. imagine kidnapping Americans in their soil ... God may somebody like tinubu never happen to us again in jesus name i pray Amen

Weloveyou:
Nigeria for you
God please help us

The day we as Nigerians say Bleep you to God is the day we all would speak and act as one

Propaganda and this APC government and anything to do with the government na 5 and 6.


Very pathetic how they have turned this country into a circus 🎪

GO and check the Army's communications , they arte lethal against IPOB & ESN.
When it comes to terrorists, its always audio arrests or audio recues

Remember TY Danjuma'S revealations on the Army

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDZOKvFtIRk

Kai Naija.

See why public trust between security agencies/public office holders have been completely eroded?

The last time the army released this useless propaganda was last year, in response to Trump's threat of an invasion. This country is done for!
Every promise by security agencies and politician built on falsehood.

But it's never been this bad, even under Buhari. You cannot run every arm of government with propaganda.

You can use propaganda for things like the economy or educational sector but using propaganda with national security especially when you are under constant attack from Terrorists is never a good idea. You either arm your soldiers to the teeth and send them out to crush the treat of Islamic terrorists or you turn to the international community and cry for help.

You cannot defeat terrorists with propaganda.
You are asking for big trouble if you think you can do that

Only God will save us from this country call Nigeria.

So Nigerian army dey lie?
This one no be meme, pray Nigeria should not happen to you!!

Weloveyou:
Nigeria for you
God please help us

But when God send trump and natenyahu to help hope you will not join terrorists to shout nigeria has sovereignty.