Nigerian Army Rescues Hostages After Church Attack in Kaduna State
The Nigerian army has successfully rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state. The incident occurred during an Easter church service in Ariko village, located in the Kachia local government area. The attack resulted in the deaths of five individuals, and the army is currently pursuing the attackers. The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria for Kaduna state, Caleb Maaji, reported that two churches were attacked, with seven people killed and an unknown number taken hostage. The region has been plagued by violence, including mass kidnappings and village raids, often perpetrated by armed groups operating from forest hideouts. 
