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Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesApr 6, 2026, 9:08 AM
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BBC NewsApr 6, 2026, 9:08 AM

Nigerian army rescues 31 held after Easter church attack

Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

DWApr 5, 2026, 10:22 PM

Nigeria's army rescues 31 hostages after church attack

The army ​said the attack had occurred ‌during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has struggled with violence for years.

The Straits TimesApr 5, 2026, 7:04 PM

Nigerian army rescues 31 hostages after church attack

LAGOS, April 5 - Nigeria's army said on Sunday that it had rescued 31 civilians who were taken hostage during an attack on a church in northwest Kaduna state, while five people were found dead at the scene.

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