ABUJA, Nigeria — More violence in Nigeria has left 34 Christians dead and others in captivity.
Open Doors, which tracks persecution of Christians, says Nigeria is the world’s deadliest place to be a believer. Between Oct. 1, 2022, and Sept. 30, 2023, 4,118 Christians were slain for their faith in Nigeria, which also leads the world in the number of Christians kidnapped.
The news services Christian Daily International and Morning Star News report these recent incidents of persecution:
- April 20–22: Muslim Fulani herdsmen raided three villages in Benue state, murdering 28 Christians. Dozens were wounded.
- April 30: Six Christians were ambushed and abducted near Naka Highway in Benue state. Muslim Fulani herdsmen demanded 50 million naira (US$36,150) for one captive, who was released after a ransom payment.
- May 5: Six Christians were slain when Muslim Fulani herdsmen attacked Ambe village in Kaduna state. Eight others were injured. Kaduna State Police Command said villagers seized one attacker.
- May 7: Civil Defense personnel foiled the attempted abduction of students from a Catholic school in the suburb Adeke in Benue state. A security guard was shot. Muslim Fulani herdsmen are the suspects.
Nigeria is No. 6 on Open Doors’ 2024 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian.
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