Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

Early report Major update Updated Apr 6, 2026, 9:08 AM UTC

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BBC: Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack.

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