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Devastation caused by Gulak and his men in Zamfara. <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tDuring Palm Sunday week in 2026, Nigeria experienced another wave of extreme violence perpetrated by jihadist groups and militias, particularly affecting Christian communities in various regions of the country<\/strong><\/p>

Entire families mourned the loss of loved ones, while fear spread and thousands were forced to flee their homes.<\/p>

\r\nIn total, it is estimated that at least 98 people were killed that week alone, amidst a terror crisis that continues to worsen.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe day after Palm Sunday, a brutal attack occurred in the community of Agwan Rukuba, in Jos North, Plateau State-a city historically known as a Christian stronghold.<\/p>

\r\nAt least 40 people were murdered.<\/p>

\r\nAccording to information gathered by local media outlets, the attack was carried out by Boko Haram terrorists, not the usual Fulani militias, although the Nigerian Army has not yet officially confirmed this version.<\/p>

\r\nThe incident is reminiscent of another massacre that occurred last year, also on Palm Sunday, when more than 50 Christians were killed in a nearby village.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nOn the same Sunday night, in Kagarko, in the southern state of Kaduna-an area with a strong Christian presence-armed men stormed a wedding party in a village around 11:47 p.m.<\/p>

\r\nThey killed at least 13 people and kidnapped several guests, leaving the community in shock.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nEarlier in the week, in Taraba state, Fulani militiamen attacked the St.<\/p>

\r\nJames the Great Catholic Church in Adu, Takum district.<\/p>

\r\nWindows were broken, the parish building was looted, and the rectory was damaged.<\/p>

\r\nThe fear generated by these attacks has caused more than 90,000 Christians to flee the southern Takum region, according to reports from organizations supporting the persecuted.<\/p>

\r\nAuthorities were warned in advance about the risk, but the warnings were ignored.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nAnother region that has become a new front of violence is Kwara.<\/p>

\r\nOn March 23, an explosion caused by an improvised explosive device hit a village near Woro, in the Kaiama district, killing at least one person and injuring several others.<\/p>

\r\nThe area was still recovering from a massacre in February that left more than 160 dead.<\/p>

\r\nVideos circulating on social media show entire communities deserted, with residents fleeing for fear of further attacks.<\/p>

\r\nIslamist groups appear to be expanding southward.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIn Kebbi, on March 24, terrorists from the Lakurawa group staged a coordinated ambush against soldiers responding to a distress call.<\/p>

\r\nNine soldiers, one policeman, and one civilian died, and two army trucks were destroyed by fire.<\/p>

\r\nIt was one of the most serious attacks against security forces that week.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nIn Borno state, a historical stronghold of Boko Haram, the terrorists continued their actions.<\/p>

\r\nSoldiers repelled an attack on a military base, killing several insurgents, but in another incident, a bomb exploded in a displaced persons camp in Pulka, killing four civilians and two soldiers.<\/p>

\r\nSurvivors reported that some victims lost limbs and that many seriously wounded were taken to hospitals without the government issuing any official statement or providing immediate assistance.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nOther sporadic attacks also occurred.<\/p>

\r\nIn Mararaba, in Nasarawa state-less than 30 kilometers from Abuja, the capital-Fulani militiamen killed six residents and set houses on fire, showing that the violence is increasingly approaching the center of power.<\/p>

\r\nIn Niger and other states, clashes between security forces and bandits resulted in more deaths, including vigilantes and soldiers.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThese episodes reveal a worrying pattern: jihadist groups, such as Boko Haram, ISWAP, and associated militias, continue to attack Christian communities, churches, and military bases with the apparent aim of expanding their control and imposing a caliphate in parts of Nigeria.<\/p>

\r\nMany analysts see these acts as a systematic attempt to Islamize traditionally Christian regions in the country’s Middle Belt.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe population lives in constant fear, while the lack of effective responses from the authorities fuels a feeling of abandonment.<\/p>

\r\nThe security crisis in Nigeria, which has lasted for years, takes a heavy toll on innocent lives and social stability, especially during important religious dates such as Holy Week.<\/p>

\r\nMany hope that the international community and the Nigerian government itself will take concrete measures to protect vulnerable populations and contain the spread of terror.

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Published in 03\/31\/2026 01h26<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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