Nigeria: More than 3,000 killed

Luke Randall  |  World
Date posted:  22 May 2025
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Nigeria: More than 3,000 killed

Nigerian bandits inside their camp

Over a hundred Christians have been murdered in a series of brutal attacks by Fulani herdsmen in Plateau State, Nigeria in recent weeks, with Open Doors conservatively estimating that across northern Nigeria more than 3,100 have been slaughtered in the last year.

Alongside those murdered, thousands of Christians have been left displaced, which Henrietta Blyth, CEO of Open Doors UK and Ireland, explained is problematic during the current rainy season, as many will have no way to care for their families or provide food.

She told en: “The number of attacks on Christian communities in northern Nigeria is shocking to contemplate … All of this happens with total impunity. There is rarely any response from police or security forces. The new government has spoken about opposing the slaughter, but there is little sign of improvement.”

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