ABUJA, Nigeria — Eight Christians were kidnapped at gunpoint, and one of them was found slain six days later.
Yuda Garba, head of the predominantly Christian village of Dnako in Abuja, was abducted March 11 with seven others in a late night raid upon the area, reports the media outlet Christian Daily International-Morning Star News.
Muslim Fulani herdsmen are suspected of being the armed assailants who attacked the village, kidnapping Garba, two of his grandchildren and five other individuals, residents told the news outlet.
On March 17, villagers found Garba’s body in proximity to Nomadic Forest near Kuyeri.
A resident of Dnako village told the news outlet that security personnel were searching for the assailants and trying to rescue the other captives.
World Watch
Nigeria has led the world in the number of Christians killed for their faith or kidnapped. Nigeria is No. 7 on Open Doors’ 2025 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian.
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