Faith
Faith Tested by Easter Attacks as God’s Sovereignty Prevails
A wave of tragic violence swept through Nigeria on Easter Sunday as radical Fulani terrorists launched coordinated attacks on faithful believers during worship services.
In Kaduna state, assailants besieged two churches, while a separate assault in Benue state claimed the lives of seventeen Christians.
These targeted strikes on congregations illustrate the growing persecution faced by the Body of Christ in regions where radical ideologies seek to displace Christian families.
Survivors and local leaders describe a scene of devastation where homes were destroyed and many worshippers were abducted into the forest.
Faith Facts
- Fulani terrorists attacked congregants at an Evangelical Church Winning All site and a St. Augustine Catholic Church on Easter Sunday.
- Nigeria accounted for seventy-two percent of Christians killed for their faith globally according to the 2026 World Watch List.
- Christian leaders report that these violent incursions are often motivated by attempts to seize land and forcefully impose non-Christian ideologies.
Governor Alia Hyacinth of Benue state condemned the attacks as a heinous and unacceptable violation of human dignity.
“The attackers, who have been identified as Fulani bandits, were in large numbers. They surrounded the community and attacked the churches as Christians were in worship services.”
As these brothers and sisters in Christ face such extreme trials, their perseverance serves as a sobering reminder of the high cost of discipleship in hostile lands.
We must remain steadfast in prayer for the protection and strength of the Nigerian church as they stand firm in their faith.