Faith
Children Still Held in Nigeria Despite Court Orders for Release
Seven children seized from a Christian orphanage network over six years ago remain in the custody of Nigerian authorities despite court orders for their release.
These vulnerable youth were taken from the Du Merci Centres by Kano State officials in a move that continues to haunt the Tarfa family.
Advocates report that the children have faced mistreatment and immense pressure to convert to Islam while in state care.
Tragically, one thirteen-year-old boy died in January after being denied necessary medical attention, highlighting the dire conditions of their captivity.
Faith Facts
- State authorities in Nigeria have repeatedly defied court mandates to return seized children to their Christian caregivers.
- Children in state custody suffered mental health challenges and religious persecution aimed at forcing conversions.
- The tragic death of a young boy in captivity underscores the urgent need for medical and spiritual protection of orphans.
A recent meeting to finalize the handover ended in failure when a government official allegedly manipulated the children into staying.
This heartbreaking defiance of a signed legal decree demonstrates the ongoing persecution faced by believers in the region.
We must pray for the protection of these young souls and for the strength of the Tarfa family as they seek justice.
May the Lord grant wisdom to those fighting for the freedom of these children from state-sponsored oppression.