At least 35 Christians were slain already in January and a teen girl abducted, as persecution of believers in Nigeria continues into another year.
Nigeria is No. 7 on Open Doors’ 2026 World Watch List of the 50 places most difficult to be a Christian and has led the world in the number of Christians killed or abducted for their faith.
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Christian Daily International-Morning Star News reported several recent incidents:
– Muslim Fulani herdsmen in Nigeria’s Benu state slew nine Christians in three villages Jan. 5–6 and another four in the village Otobi Akpa Jan. 12.
– Twelve Christians were slain in Plateau state Jan. 1–9 by Fulani. The attacks occurred in the areas of Gero and Rukuba and other villages.
– In Taraba state, Fulani invaded Iornem, Kyahar, Uhula and Samgambe Jan. 10, killing 10 Christians.
– On Dec. 1 Muslim assailants abducted Ummi Tambaya, a 15-year-old Christian girl with mental issues. Reportedly, Kano State Hisbah Board in Rogo has her in custody. That “board” is described as a Muslim police group that enforces sharia (Islamic law). Local police and authorities have failed to secure her release. Her family, a pastor and an evangelist are concerned Tambaya may be forcibly converted to Islam.
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