The Kaduna government has reunited 204 victims of recent
mass abductions in the state with their families.
On January 18, bandits struck Kurmin Wali, a community in
Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state, kidnapping 177 worshippers,
including children and women, across three churches.
They were taken from the Evangelical Church Winning All
(ECWA), Haske Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, and Albarka Cherubim and
Seraphim.
Eleven of the victims escaped from their abductors in late
January, leaving 166 in captivity.
Uba Sani, Kaduna state governor, said the initial freed
victims, having borne injuries and visible testimonies of their ordeal,
immediately received medical attention before being reunited with their
families.
On Sunday, February 1, Ishaku Danazumi, the village head,
said about 83 victims regained freedom through a combination of individual
escapes, community efforts and security intervention.
On February 6, Sani announced the final rescue of the
remaining 89 victims, citing a joint security operation.
In a post on X, Sani noted that the 83 victims freed in the
second phase of the release were undergoing medical treatment and psychosocial
support, while the 89 rescued last would immediately receive the same
comprehensive care, ensuring not merely survival, but restoration of body, mind
and dignity.
The survivors reportedly underwent care at government
facilities in Kaduna for psychological therapy and medical checks.
In a statement on Thursday, the state government said the
kidnap survivors have been reunited with their families after “comprehensive
care”.
According to the statement, Hadiza Balarabe, the Kaduna
deputy governor, represented Sani at the victims’ family reunion held at the
government house.
The state government shared photographs from the reunion on
the deputy governor’s X page.
While receiving the last batch of the kidnap victims
penultimate Thursday, Sani had said beyond family reunion, the state government
would construct an access road to Kurmin Wali, establish a healthcare facility
and provide targeted support to farmers and industrious residents to restore
livelihoods and dignity.
He said the government would also advocate the establishment
of a military base to strengthen security in the area.
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