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Originally published by Citizen DigitalDecember 17, 2025
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Gunmen kidnap 13 worshippers in central Nigeria church attack
The assault on the First ECWA church, in the remote Ayetoro-Kiri community, on Sunday sparked a gunfight between the attackers and local hunters employed by the state as a first line of defence......
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Gunmen attacked the First ECWA church in Ayetoro-Kiri community, Kogi state, central Nigeria, on Sunday, abducting at least 13 worshippers. This incident, confirmed by Kogi Information Commissioner Kingsley Fanwo, is the latest in a series of abductions in the region amidst rising insecurity.
- 13 worshippers were abducted during the attack.
- The attack occurred at First ECWA church in Ayetoro-Kiri community, Kogi state.
- Local hunters engaged the attackers, resulting in four attackers killed and at least 10 wounded.
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