{"id":1074,"date":"2026-05-10T03:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iustitia.com.br\/en\/?page_id=1074"},"modified":"2026-05-10T03:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T03:40:10","slug":"ataque-de-combatentes-fulani-mata-11-cristaos-no-estado-de-plateau-na-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iustitia.com.br\/en\/?page_id=1074","title":{"rendered":"Fulani fighters attack kills 11 christians in Plateau state, Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fulani herdsman in north-central Nigeria in screenshot from video obtained by Morning Star News. (Morning Star News)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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\r\n\tIn 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<\/strong><\/p>

The incidents occurred in Barkin Ladi County, a predominantly Christian region.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nOn May 3rd, around 9 pm, five Christians were killed in the village of Fan.<\/p>

\r\nResidents report that the attackers, described as Fulani Muslims, ambushed the victims as they returned home from work.<\/p>

\r\nBot James, a local resident, said the men were surprised and shot.<\/p>

\r\nCommunity leader Rwang Tengwong confirmed the account in a public statement, emphasizing that all residents of Fan are Christians.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nDays earlier, on April 27th, two Christians were murdered in the village of Kassa, also in Barkin Ladi.<\/p>

\r\nOne of the victims was identified as Gyang Choji Kim.<\/p>

\r\nOn April 19th, the village of Hurum suffered its most serious attack: four Christians were killed and five were wounded.<\/p>

\r\nThe attack occurred around 10 PM when armed men invaded the community and opened fire on the residents.<\/p>

\r\nFlorence Yohanna, a local resident, pleaded for mercy amidst constant fear: “May God have mercy and rescue us from these armed Fulani gangs.”\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThese episodes are part of a pattern of violence affecting Christian communities in the Middle Belt region of Nigeria.<\/p>

\r\nChristian leaders claim that the attacks are motivated by a mix of land disputes and religious ideology.<\/p>

\r\nWith 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.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nAlthough 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.<\/p>

\r\nInternational 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.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nNigeria is experiencing a serious crisis of religious persecution.<\/p>

\r\nAccording 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.<\/p>

\r\nThe country ranks 7th among the most difficult places to be a Christian.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThe violence is not limited to the north and center of the country.<\/p>

\r\nJihadist 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.<\/p>

\r\nIn many areas, federal government control is weak, which facilitates attacks, kidnappings, and sexual violence against Christian communities.\r\n<\/p>

\r\nThese recent events in Barkin Ladi reinforce the appeal of local leaders for protection and justice.<\/p>

\r\nResidents 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.<\/p>

\r\nThe tragedy highlights once again the vulnerability of Christian communities in Nigeria in the face of this persistent wave of violence.<\/p>

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Published in 05\/10\/2026 03h40<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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