Yuda Garba, head of the predominantly Christian village of Dnako in Abuja, was abducted with seven others in a late night raid upon the area, reports the media outlet Christian Daily International-Morning Star News.
A relative of the 75-year-old widow incited a group of Muslims after the woman put faith in Jesus during an open-air gospel preaching Feb. 15, a source told Morning Star News.
Fifteen more Nigerian Christians have been killed as factions opposed to believers continue their massacres and wreak havoc upon churches and communities.
Nigeria has led the world in the number of Christians killed for their faith. Nigeria is No. 7 on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian.
Abdulai Ramadan’s wife allegedly attacked him Jan. 20, furious that he was conducting the Bible study after she had demanded that he renounce his faith in Jesus Christ.