History and experience show that growing into adulthood without meaningful education, vocational skills, or a clear sense of purpose is daunting. Young people in such situations are more susceptible to negative influences and lost opportunities. Society has witnessed too many of these cases, where early intervention might have changed the outcome.
“We have met with the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and the Ambassador of Denmark, and both have expressed strong interest in supporting the next census through key intervention areas.”
“I thank all of you for joining my family at this solemn event. Most of you have been with us for days, particularly the cleargy. You have always been there for us whenever you are called upon.
During the week under review, Dr. Yusuf’s engagements focused on strengthening collaboration with key government institutions, traditional authorities, students, and NPC staff, as part of preparations for the forthcoming Population and Housing Census and the enhancement of the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system.
“The remarks, which were later misinterpreted by sections of the public, were not a denial of the incident but a preliminary response pending confirmation of details from the field, including the number and identities of those affected.”
“Please join me in praying for the 25 girls who have been kidnapped and for the repose of the soul of their vice principal, who was killed.”
Add Post“I don’t like talking about figures, but what I got from the area is that 172 people were said to have been abducted, while nine managed to escape, leaving 163 still in the custody of the abductors.”
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Confusion as CAN, Kaduna Authorities Give Conflicting Accounts of Alleged Mass Church Kidnappings
Confusion and conflicting narratives emerged on Monday following reports that terrorists kidnapped over 170 worshippers during coordinated attacks on three churches in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday.
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While the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed the alleged mass abduction, the Kaduna State Police Command, the Kajuru Local Government chairman, and state government officials categorically denied that any such incident occurred, describing the reports as “falsehoods” and “fabrications by conflict entrepreneurs.”
The Chairman of CAN in the 19 Northern states, Reverend Joseph John Hayab, said terrorists attacked three churches—including ECWA and Cherubim and Seraphim churches—in the Kurmin Wali community during Sunday services.
“I don’t like talking about figures, but what I got from the area is that 172 people were said to have been abducted, while nine managed to escape, leaving 163 still in the custody of the abductors.”
No fewer than 100 worshippers have been kidnapped after Bandits launched coordinated attacks on three churches in Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to reports, the victims were abducted during church services on Sunday, January 18. The attackers, who reportedly arrived in large numbers, struck almost simultaneously and whisked the…
“This is a political year. Let our political class be reminded that power comes from God. Whatever position you desire, my admonition is go and pray; go and consult God. Use me as a point of contact.”
Crucially, this engagement did not end at the FOB. Persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms immediately tracked the fleeing terrorists, enabling follow-up operations along identified withdrawal routes by the Air Component of OPHK. The precision strikes by the Nigerian Airforce platforms resulted in the neutralisation of additional scores of the terrorists, dealing a severe blow to the group’s fighting strength and morale. Evidence from the exploitation confirmed that the terrorists suffered heavy casualties.
