ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen this week killed at least nine Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria, following the slaughter of 27 others days before, sources said. The attacks took place in Bokkos County in the predominantly Christian communities of Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Kopmur, Margif, Horop, Mbor, Mushere and Kwahas, residents said. […]
Herdsmen Kill 70-Year-Old Pastor, 35 other Christians in Nigeria
Slaughters carried out in one county of Plateau state.
One of Two Kidnapped Christian Workers Freed in NW Nigeria
Evangelists working among largely unreached people in Kebbi state.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – One of two Christian workers kidnapped in northwest Nigeria on May 21 was freed this week, ministry leaders said. Ojo John and Silvanus Abu of Nupe Missions, who were working among the predominantly Muslim Zabarmawa people of Kebbi state, were abducted from their mission station at about 10 […]
Herdsmen Slaughter 42 Christians in Taraba State, Nigeria
Three communities were attacked on Saturday.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Saturday (May 24) killed 42 people in three predominantly Christian communities in Taraba state, northeast Nigeria, sources said. In Karim Lamido County, the assailants invaded Munga Dosso, Munga Lelau and Bandawa villages, destroying homes as well as slaughtering residents, according to […]
Attacks on Christians Continue in Central Nigeria
Fulani herdsmen kill 12 church members in Benue state.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen killed two Christians in central Nigeria on Wednesday (May 7) after killing 10 others in the same area the previous month, sources said. The herdsmen killed two Christian farmers in Otabi-Alpa village, in Benue state’s Otukpo County, said Marvis Ejeh, a member of the Agatu Local […]
Truck Ramming into Easter Procession in Nigeria Ruled Intentional
Six participants lost their lives, officials say.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Investigators have concluded that a trailer truck driver intentionally crashed into an Easter procession in Nigeria, killing six Christians, sources said. More than 30 Christians were hospitalized when the truck on April 21 rammed an Easter Monday procession in Billiri, Gombe state, northeast Nigeria, officials said. Police initially […]
Boko Haram Kills Seven Christians in Borno State, Nigeria
Terrorist violence again flares in the northeast.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Boko Haram terrorists on Monday (April 28) attacked a predominantly Christian community in Borno state, northeast Nigeria, killing seven Christians and setting homes and church buildings ablaze, residents said. The militants attacked Kwaple village in Chibok County, said area resident James Musa. “Kwaple village in Chibok Local Government […]
Dozens of Christians Slain and Kidnapped in Benue State, Nigeria
Thousands flee unchecked violence since March 28.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani attacks on predominantly Christian areas of Benue state, Nigeria have killed dozens of Christians since March 28, area sources said. In Otobi village, Otukpo County, herdsmen on the evening of April 5 forced thousands of residents to flee as the assailants killed three Christians and kidnapped dozens […]
More than 50 Christians Slain in Plateau State, Nigeria
Dawn attack today terrorizes another community.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack today (April 14) on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports. Fulani herdsmen attacked Zikke village in Kwall District, […]
Fulani Militias Kill 28 Christians in Central Nigeria
Intelligence and security deficiencies cited.
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Fulani terrorists killed nine Christians in one area of Plateau state, Nigeria in the past month, after killing 19 in another area of the state in March, sources said. In Bassa County, Fulani herdsmen attacked Hwrra village on Monday (April 7), killing three Christians identified as Yakubu Mali, […]