Remaining 89 kidnapped Nigerian Christians released from captivity
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In Nigeria, the final 89 Christians kidnapped from three churches in Kaduna state in mid-January have been released. The worshippers were abducted during Sunday services on January 18th, part of a larger wave of mass abductions targeting both Christians and Muslims in the country. Kaduna state governor Uba Sani confirmed the release, stating that a total of 183 people were initially abducted. Eleven people had previously escaped, and 83 were returned about three days prior to the final 89 being freed. The attacks have drawn international attention to the ongoing insecurity issues in Nigeria.
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