Kaduna community denies reported rescue of 31 abducted worshippers

A community group in Kaduna State has denied claims that 31 worshippers abducted during an Easter service in Ariko were rescued by the Nigerian Army. J.D. Ariko, president of the Kuturmi Unity Development Association, stated that families of the victims are still in contact with the abductors, who confirmed that the victims remain alive. He expressed concerns over the spread of inaccurate information that could create false hope among grieving families.