By: Peace Udugba -The daily torch media
The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Muhammad Rabiu, has debunked claims circulating on social media that 163 worshippers were kidnapped in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state, describing the reports as false and misleading.
Alhaji Rabiu spoke to journalists on Monday, January 19, 2026, after a State Security Council meeting at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, where he said the police command had received no report or record of such an incident. He urged the public to verify information before sharing it, warning that the spread of unverified reports could cause unnecessary panic and threaten public peace.
Confirming the falsehood of the claims, the police commissioner challenged those making the allegations to provide the names of the supposed victims and other verifiable details. He further warned that anyone found spreading false security reports could face legal consequences under Nigerian law.
The commissioner assured residents that security agencies in the state remain vigilant, noting that the police maintain a strong presence in Kajuru Local Government Area and other parts of Kaduna State. He added that security forces are on standby to respond promptly to any confirmed threat or incident.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Area, Dauda Madaki, said he personally mobilised the police and other security agencies to Kurmin Wali community following the rumours of the alleged abduction. After an on-the-spot assessment, he confirmed that no such incident occurred.
“We visited the church where the so-called kidnap was said to have taken place, and there was no evidence of any attack,” Madaki said. “I also asked the village head, Mai Dan Zaria, who confirmed that nothing of that nature happened.”
Madaki added that community leaders cooperated fully with security personnel during the verification exercise. The youth leader of the area, Bernard Bona, also told journalists that the reports were baseless and that no abduction took place.
According to a report by Punch Newspaper, the police commissioner concluded by urging residents to remain vigilant and ensure that only verified information is reported to the authorities, stressing that the spread of false crime reports could undermine public trust and ongoing security efforts in the state.
