Faith
Nigerian Christians Face Deadly Herdsmen Attacks
Faith Facts
- Fulani herdsmen killed 13 Christians in Benue State during a series of attacks.
- Multiple villages suffered violence, with victims targeted in their homes and fields.
- Community leaders urge prayer and support amid ongoing threats to faith and lives.
Christian communities in Benue State, Nigeria, are enduring violent attacks that have claimed the lives of 13 believers. Villagers recount being targeted while asleep and as they worked their land, resulting in lost lives and families searching for missing loved ones.
These assaults reflect a disturbing pattern of violence against predominantly Christian towns, where homes and farms have been destroyed. Community leaders call for steadfast prayer and unity, reminding us to lift up persecuted believers and stand firm in Christian faith and values.
“The attack was carried out by Fulani herdsmen. They shot at people who were sleeping. The gunshots were so loud that my mom was in panic throughout the night. Please keep my community in your prayers.”
Let us keep our brothers and sisters in Christ in our prayers and advocate for protection of the innocent. Guided by faith and a commitment to Christian liberty, we must not waver in our support for those defending their homes and beliefs.