Believers Stand Firm as Violence Threatens Faith Communities in Nigeria

Religious persecution has reached a devastating peak in Nigeria as radical militants targeted believers during Palm Sunday celebrations and throughout Holy Week. These unprovoked assaults on faithful communities emphasize the growing danger faced by Christians standing for their values in the region.

As these attacks intensify across the Middle Belt and north, the body of Christ must remain in fervent prayer for those suffering under this wave of violence. The intentional targeting of churches and predominantly Christian neighborhoods highlights a coordinated effort to suppress the faith.

Faith Facts

• Terrorists killed at least 27 people during a Palm Sunday attack at a gathering in Jos, Plateau State.
• Radical militia ransacked St. James the Great Catholic Church in Taraba State, forcing over 90,000 Christians to flee their homes.
• Nigeria now ranks fourth on the Global Terrorism Index after a 46 percent increase in fatalities this year.

Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang condemned the violence as a barbaric and unprovoked strike against innocent civilians.

“All necessary measures are being taken to apprehend those responsible for this evil,” the Governor stated.

We must stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, calling for justice and the protection of religious freedom globally.

Read the full report on the escalating violence here.