Nigeria troops rescue Easter worshippers after deadly church attack

Nigeria’s military said Sunday it rescued 31 worshippers abducted during Easter services in northwestern Kaduna state, after troops engaged gunmen in a firefight, though at leas...

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France24: Nigeria troops rescue Easter worshippers after deadly church attack.

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Nigeria troops rescue Easter worshippers after deadly church attack

France24 •published Apr 6, 2026, 1:07 AM UTC •fetched Apr 6, 2026, 1:18 AM UTC