ECWA Decries Attacks Against Christians, Urges Government To End K1llings

ECWA decries attacks against Christians, urges Government to end k1llings. Mr Ayuba advised the federal government and the security agencies to strengthen intelligence gathering and early warning response.

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has called on the federal government to end the incessant attacks, k1llings, kidnappings, and other security challenges across the country.

Job Ayuba, the president of ECWA, made the call in a statement on Thursday in Jos, the Plateau State capital.

Mr Ayuba, who decried the spate of attacks and kidnapping of ECWA members, advised the federal government and the security agencies to strengthen intelligence gathering and early warning response.

“Governments should strengthen intelligence gathering and early-warning systems and ensure swift, effective responses to threats. particularly in vulnerable rural communities.

“Government should also prosecute perpetrators and their sponsors swiftly and transparently and provide adequate protection for places of worship and other soft targets,” he said.

The president, particularly, decried the attacks and abduction of worshippers on Sunday, January 18, in the Kurmin Wali community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

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“ECWA is deeply concerned over the worsening and pervasive insecurity in Nigeria; we particularly condemn the persistent and targeted attacks against Christian communities, clergy, and the general populace.

“ECWA has suffered grievously from this national crisis; our pastors, church workers, and members across multiple states have endured violent attacks, kidnappings, displacement, and loss of life.

“We remind all tiers of government of their divine and constitutional mandate to protect the citizens; as Romans 13:4 states, governing authorities are ‘God’s servants for your good,’” Mr Ayuba stated.

Mr Ayuba, who commended the security agencies for deploying personnel to Kajuru, however, called for proactive, sustained, intelligence-driven, and preventive operations.

Bandits K1ll 3 Police Officers In Katsina

Bandits k1ll 3 0olice officers in Katsina. Suspected gunmen have k1lled three Mobile Police Officers in an ambush along the Guga–Bakori axis of Katsina State, deepening concerns over security on major routes in the area.

The incident reportedly occurred along the Bakori–Lailai Road in Bakori Local Government Area of the State.

According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers had mounted an illegal roadblock around the Lailai area, where they were reportedly dispossessing travellers of their belongings.

Sources said officers stationed in Guga were alerted to the situation and they mobilised to the scene.
However, on arrival, they ran into ambush by the gunmen, who opened fire on the police team.

During the exchange, a police patrol vehicle was hit by gunfire. Three officers were k1lled on the spot, while two others sustained serious gunshot injuries.

The bodies of the deceased officers and the injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Funtua local government area, where medical personnel confirmed the death of the three officers. The injured officers were said to be receiving treatment.

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When contacted, the Katsina State Police Command’s spokesman, Sadiq Abubakar, was yet to comment on the attack as at the time of filing this report.

Residents in the area have expressed growing concern over persistent insecurity along regional highways. Community members called on authorities to intensify security measures to safeguard lives and property.

Local media reports indicated that the incident has further heightened fears among travellers and communities in the affected corridor.

Mexico: Gunmen Ki1l 11 People During Football Game

Mexico: Gunmen ki1l 11 people during football game. In addition to those ki1led, 12 others were wounded.

At least 11 people were shot and ki1led by gunmen who opened fire during a football game in central Mexico on Sunday, local media reported on Monday.

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In addition to those kiqled, 12 others were wounded.
People were playing football when the gunmen arrived in two vehicles and opened fire on those present, the newspaper El Sol de Salamanca reported, citing local authorities.

The motive for the attack in the state of Guanajuato was not immediately known.
Police reportedly collected at least 100 shell casings.
Guanajuato had Mexico’s highest homicide rate in 2025.