Nigerian Army Saves 31 People After Church Attack

Gunmen attacked a church in Kaduna state during Easter. Five people were killed. A church official said seven people were killed.

The army fought the attackers, and they ran away, leaving the hostages and dead people behind.

In northern Nigeria, attacks and kidnappings happen often because of jihadist groups and armed gangs.

The army said they responded quickly to the attack, but locals said the gunmen were there for a long time without being stopped.

The attackers were hurt during the fight, and there were blood trails where they ran away.

Soldiers were sent to find the insurgents and make the area safer.

The army asked people to share information to help stop the groups causing problems.

In another incident, the military killed 65 bandits in Zamfara state after an attack.

The police said many people were taken from villages in the state, and they were looking for them.

The US government talked about the treatment of Christians in Nigeria and asked the government to do more to keep them safe.

The US president said there was a 'Christian genocide' in Nigeria, but the Nigerian government disagreed.

US troops went to Nigeria to train the army and help them fight against Islamist militants.

More news was reported by Basillioh Rukanga.

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