ABUJA, Nigeria — The onslaught against Christians in Nigeria has sharply intensified, claiming another 83 lives.
Nigeria has led the world in the number of Christians killed for their faith. The country ranks No. 7 on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List of the 50 places most difficult to be a Christian.
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According to Christian Daily International-Morning Star News:
- Muslim Fulani herdsmen murdered 42 individuals May 24 in the predominantly Christian villages of Munga Dosso, Munga Lelau and Bandawa in Nigeria’s Taraba state.
- Thirty-six people were killed in a matter of days in predominantly Christian villages in Plateau state. Villages attacked included Kopmur, Mbor, Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Margif, Horop, Kwahas and the Mushere area. Sources said Muslim Fulani herdsmen are responsible for the raids, which occurred between May 25 and June 3. One of the slain was Mimang Lekyil, pastor of a Church of Christ in Nations congregation in Kwahas.
- Muslim Fulani herdsmen in Plateau state also targeted the village of Kwall on June 3 and Nkienwhie on June 4, killing five Christians, sources said.
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