Nigeria's army said it had rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state, while five people...

Operational report made available to the News Agency said the attackers struck at an ECWA Church in Ariko village, targeting worshippers during a religious gathering.

Nigeria's army said on Sunday that ‌it had rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an ‌attack on a church ⁠in northwest Kaduna ⁠state, ⁠while five people were ‌found dead at the scene. The army ⁠said ⁠the attack had taken place during an Easter church service in Ariko village…