Nigeria, June 17 -- A community association in Kaduna State has accused government of neglecting communities affected by insecurity in Kachia Local Government Area, saying residents abducted during an Easter Sunday church service more than 70 days ago remain in captivity.

The Kuturmi Unity Development Association (KUDA) made the allegation in a statement issued on Tuesday by its president, J.D. Ariko, and Publicity Secretary, Manasseh Samuel.

The association said the worshippers were kidnapped in Ariko community and have remained in the hands of their captors despite repeated appeals for intervention by the authorities.

It also claimed that 11 other residents abducted during an attack on Awon community more than 50 days ago had yet to ...