Bandits on Sunday abducted more than 100 worshippers after attacking several churches in the Kurmin Wali area of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

The coordinated attacks reportedly occurred during church services, as the assailants stormed multiple churches simultaneously and forced congregants to follow them into the bush.

A source whose family members were among those abducted told Sahara Reporters that the attackers struck several churches at the same time, leading to the mass abduction.

According to the source, about 10 worshippers described as vulnerable were later released by the bandits.

Security agencies and relevant authorities in the area have been notified, while further details surrounding the incident are still emerging.

Kaduna State has continued to experience repeated bandit attacks in recent months, particularly in rural communities.

On January 3, bandits killed four members of a family during an overnight attack in Kachia town, located in southern Kaduna. The attack occurred near the newly established Federal University of Applied Science, which also serves as the headquarters of Kachia Local Government Area.

A family source identified the victims as Bitrus Bahago, his wife, Justina Bitrus Bahago, their son, Ibrahim Bitrus Bahago, and another relative, Adam Waziri.

“They were all killed by the bandits,” the source said.

The attackers were reported to have arrived in large numbers and opened fire on residents, leaving several others injured. The injured victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for medical treatment.