In Plateau State, in north-central Nigeria, armed Fulani terrorists attacked three Christian villages over a two-week period, killing 11 people and injuring five others
The incidents occurred in Barkin Ladi County, a predominantly Christian region.
On May 3rd, around 9 pm, five Christians were killed in the village of Fan.
Residents report that the attackers, described as Fulani Muslims, ambushed the victims as they returned home from work.
Bot James, a local resident, said the men were surprised and shot.
Community leader Rwang Tengwong confirmed the account in a public statement, emphasizing that all residents of Fan are Christians.
Days earlier, on April 27th, two Christians were murdered in the village of Kassa, also in Barkin Ladi.
One of the victims was identified as Gyang Choji Kim.
On April 19th, the village of Hurum suffered its most serious attack: four Christians were killed and five were wounded.
The attack occurred around 10 PM when armed men invaded the community and opened fire on the residents.
Florence Yohanna, a local resident, pleaded for mercy amidst constant fear: “May God have mercy and rescue us from these armed Fulani gangs.”
These episodes are part of a pattern of violence affecting Christian communities in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria.
Christian leaders claim that the attacks are motivated by a mix of land disputes and religious ideology.
With increasing desertification, Fulani herders face difficulties raising their flocks and, according to reports, seek to seize areas cultivated by Christian farmers, also imposing their faith.
Although the vast majority of Fulani – who number in the millions in Nigeria and the Sahel region – are not extremist, some groups adopt radical Islamic views.
International reports, such as that of the British Parliamentary Group for Religious Freedom, compare the strategy of these militants to that of organizations like Boko Haram and ISWAP, with the clear objective of attacking Christians and symbols of the Christian faith.
Nigeria is experiencing a serious crisis of religious persecution.
According to the Open Doors World Watch List 2026, the country recorded the highest number of Christians murdered because of their faith in the period analyzed: 3,490 deaths, representing 72% of the world total.
The country ranks 7th among the most difficult places to be a Christian.
The violence is not limited to the north and center of the country.
Jihadist groups have spread to the south, and new terrorist organizations, such as Lakurawa, have emerged in the northwest with advanced weaponry and links to international networks like Al-Qaeda.
In many areas, federal government control is weak, which facilitates attacks, kidnappings, and sexual violence against Christian communities.
These recent events in Barkin Ladi reinforce the appeal of local leaders for protection and justice.
Residents live in constant fear, pleading with authorities to take effective measures to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of families who simply wish to live peacefully on their land.
The tragedy highlights once again the vulnerability of Christian communities in Nigeria in the face of this persistent wave of violence.
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Published in 05/10/2026 03h40
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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