President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday received the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where security developments in the state were discussed.
During the meeting, Governor Sani briefed the President on the successful rescue of worshippers abducted on January 18, 2026, from churches in the Kurmin Wali community of Kajuru Local Government Area.
The governor explained that the victims were freed through sustained joint operations by state and federal security agencies, coordinated over the past week.
He highlighted the collaboration among the military, police, intelligence services, and local security structures as critical to the operation’s success.
President Tinubu commended the efforts of the security agencies and reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting Kaduna State and other parts of the country in tackling insecurity, protecting lives, and safeguarding freedom of worship.
The meeting underscored the administration’s resolve to strengthen intelligence-led operations and inter-agency cooperation to prevent future attacks and ensure lasting peace.




