00:01Tensions are rising in Nigeria after a disputed military claim about a deadly church attack in Kaduna state.
00:08The Nigerian army says it rescued 31 people after gunmen stormed a church in Ariko village, killing several worshippers.
00:17But local leaders and Christian groups are pushing back.
00:20The Christian Association of Nigeria, through Northern Chairman Rev. John Joseph Yahab, says no such rescue happened.
00:29According to him, the victims are still in captivity.
00:32He warned that spreading misinformation could actually make things worse, giving armed groups more room to operate while authorities and
00:39communities argue over what's true.
00:42Local residents are also contradicting the army's version.
00:46A former village head says the death toll is higher than reported and confirms that burials have already taken place.
00:54So far, the military hasn't responded to these claims.
00:56This comes as Nigeria faces growing international scrutiny, including from U.S. President Donald Trump, over concerns about violence targeting
01:05Christians, claims the Nigerian government continues to deny.
01:14We're all good.
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