Easter Sunday Attack Victims: Bandits Demand N1 Billion, 35 Motorcycles to Release 37 Church Worshippers in Kaduna

Easter Sunday Attack Victims: Bandits Demand N1 Billion, 35 Motorcycles to Release 37 Church Worshippers in Kaduna.

Bandits holding 37 Christian worshippers have asked for a ransom of one billion naira and 35 motorcycles before they will release the victims. The news came directly from the affected community in Kaduna State.

The worshippers were taken on Easter Sunday. That day, the bandits carried out coordinated attacks on St. Augustine Catholic Church, ECWA, and Baptist churches in the Ariko community. The area falls under Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Five people lost their lives during the initial attack, according to community sources who spoke with newsmen.

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Toktok9ja gathered that the abductors did not just ask for any motorcycles. They listed two specific brands. They want 20 pieces of what they called “Boko Haram” brand motorcycles and 15 Bajaj motorcycles. Community leaders said the demand shows how organized the group behind the abduction really is.

Those taken include elderly men and women, along with children. As of now, they have spent about 45 days in the hands of their captors. Family members are growing more worried with each passing week. One resident who asked not to be named for safety reasons said the community does not have that kind of money. He added that even the motorcycles would be hard to gather in such numbers.

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Local authorities have not released an official statement on the ransom demand. Security agencies are aware of the situation, but there has been no update on any rescue operation. The Kaduna State government has previously discouraged citizens from paying ransoms, but families of victims often feel they have no other choice.

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This event is the latest in a long line of mass abductions in northern Nigeria. Places of worship, schools, and roads have all become targets for bandits looking for money. Many communities now live in constant fear. Some churches have reduced their service times or added extra security measures.

For the families of the 37 worshippers, each day brings more pain. Easter Sunday was supposed to be a day of joy. Instead, it became a day that turned their lives upside down. Now they wait, hoping for help that has not come for 45 days.

More updates will be shared as this story develops.