In the southern state of Taraba, Nigeria, more than ten Christians have been brutally murdered in the last 48 hours by ethnic Fulani militias, in a wave of violence that continues to plague rural communities despite growing denunciations and appeals from the international community for protection and justice
The attacks took place in several locations in the southern region of Taraba, where residents report an escalation of coordinated killings, house burnings, and forced displacement of entire families.
Witnesses say the attackers, identified as members of well-armed Fulani militias, act boldly, defying the presence of security forces who, according to local reports, often fail to intervene effectively.
This violence is part of a worrying pattern that has been repeating itself for years in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where land disputes, ethnic and religious differences fuel serious conflicts.
Christian farming communities, mostly, have been frequent targets of these armed groups, who invade villages, kill residents, destroy property, and force people to flee, later occupying abandoned areas.
Religious leaders and local residents express despair and frustration, highlighting that appeals for more security and firm action from the Nigerian government have not yet yielded concrete results.
Human rights organizations and international observers are following these episodes with alarm, classifying them as part of a humanitarian crisis involving mass killings, displacement, and threats to religious freedom.
While the country faces numerous security challenges, these attacks in South Taraba show that impunity persists, leaving families grieving and entire communities living in constant fear.
Hope remains for a more decisive response from the authorities to protect the lives of all citizens, regardless of their origin or faith.
Published in 02/08/2026 16h20
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