Event Brief
89 Kidnapped Nigerian Christians Released from Captivity
Filed: Feb 05, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
Summary: The last 89 Christians abducted in January were freed, as confirmed by local officials.
WHO: Nigerian Christians
WHAT: Released from captivity
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Kaduna State, Nigeria
WHY: Abducted by criminal gangs during church services
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