Terrorists Demand ₦250 Million Ransom, 20 Motorcycles For Release Of 117 Abducted Worshippers

Gunmen who abducted about 177 worshippers during church services in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have asked for ₦250 million and 20 motorcycles before they will free the victims.

Naija News reports that the demand was made days after the attack, which happened on January 17, 2026, in the Kurmin Wali community.

The Village Head of the area, Ishaku Dan’azumi, confirmed that the abductors contacted the community and stated their conditions for release.

The attack took place while worshippers were attending services in three churches within the community.

Those affected included members of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church 1 and 2, as well as the Evangelical Church Winning All.

The abductors were said to have accused residents of Kurmin Wali of stealing 17 motorcycles they claimed were lost during military operations in Kajuru.

They also alleged that parts were removed from the remaining motorcycles.

Based on these claims, they insisted that the community must pay the cash ransom and provide 20 motorcycles before the abducted worshippers would be released.

“The terrorists called and said the Kurmin Wali community must pay ₦250 million and provide 20 motorcycles before they will release the kidnapped worshippers,” Dan’azumi said.

As of nine days after the incident, more than 100 worshippers were still being held, causing fear and distress among residents and church leaders in the area.