By Our Reporter
The Nigeria Police Force has officially confirmed the abduction of 177 Christian worshippers in Kurmin Wali, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following earlier denial of the incident and, therefore, ending days of conflicting reports regarding the mass kidnapping.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement released on Wednesday, explained that the initial confusion stemmed from a meeting of the Kaduna State Security Council.
According to him, during that meeting, convened by Governor Uba Sani, some individuals from the local government had disputed the reports, leading to a temporary narrative shift.
Hundeyin clarified that previous comments made by the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police were "misunderstood" and were not intended as a denial, describing them as a "measured response pending confirmation of details from the field, including the identities and number of those affected."
The statement said following subsequent checks by intelligence sources and operational units, the Force confirmed that the mass abduction did occur, adding that the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in response, had ordered the immediate deployment of "critical operational and intelligence assets to Kajuru and surrounding communities."
The statement listed the assets to include tactical units and intensified aerial and ground patrols, noting that coordinated security operations had been activated in collaboration with other agencies, with the primary objective being "targeted search-and-rescue operations with the aim to rescue the victims."
The police leadership appealed to the media and the general public to avoid speculations that could jeopardize the safety of the captives or undermine the efforts of the rescue teams.
Hundeyin said the Force remained fully committed to the safety of all citizens and would continue to provide updates as developments unfold, urging citizens to rely on official channels for verified information.
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