The Digest:
Armed bandits have killed Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya of the United Church of Christ in Nigeria (HEKAN) and abducted over 20 worshippers in Farin Dutse, Kaduna State. The attack is the latest in a series targeting the local Christian community, highlighting a relentless cycle of violence that continues to overwhelm security measures.
Key Points:
- Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya was shot and killed after emerging from hiding.
- Over 20 worshippers were abducted during the early morning raid.
- The attack occurred in the Farin Dutse community, Kauru LGA, on October 28.
- This is the third major attack on HEKAN churches in the area within a year.
- In December 2024, a HEKAN pastor was abducted and later died in captivity.
- The church has called on security agencies to rescue the captives.
- HEKAN has officially reported the incident to CAN and the police.
