Christian Communities Attacked in Nigeria, Mother and Four Children Kidnapped

December 13, 2021 — 12/13/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) –According to Morning Star News, Fulani militants attacked several Christian villages on Saturday, December 11th, during which they wounded a pregnant woman, kidnapped a mother and...

Nigerian Pastor Killed in Captivity After Paying Ransom

December 11, 2021 — 12/11/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Gunmen have killed Reverend Dauda Bature, the Pastor of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Kaduna state, a month after his kidnapping. According to Rev....

Christian Journalist Remains Imprisoned after Judge Fails to Attend Court

December 9, 2021 — 12/08/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – The ruling to set bail for imprisoned Christian Journalist Luka Binniyat was canceled on Monday, December 6th, when the Judge didn’t arrive to court....

Priest Recounts Kidnapping, Torture by Fulani Militants

December 2, 2021 — 12/02/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) –Father Bako Francis Awesuh of Kaduna State was kidnapped along with ten of his parishioners on the night of May 16th, 2021. Recently, he described his ordeal...

“Spiritual Leader” of Criminal Gang Arrested One Day Prior to Executing Planned Church Attack

December 1, 2021 — 12/01/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – A press statement issued by Niger state police Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, has revealed that police in association with the state’s Intelligence Unit...

Christians in Zamfara State Threatened, Told to Close Churches and Stop Worship

November 29, 2021 — 11/29/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – According to Sahara reporters, an unnamed group has written to the Christian community in Nigeria’s northern Zamfara state, warning churches to close or risk “ferocious...

Militant Fulani Herdsmen Kill Two in Nigeria

November 25, 2021 — 11/25/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Yet again, militant Fulani herdsmen have attacked two farmers in Nigeria’s Plateau state, this time killing two men while they were attending to their farms. The...

Two of 66 Abducted Worshippers Killed in Captivity

November 9, 2021 — 11/09/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Two of the 66 worshipers abducted on Sunday, October 31 at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Kaduna State have been killed by their captors. Chairman of the...

Christians Continue to be Slaughtered by Militant Fulani Herdsmen in Nigeria

November 5, 2021 — 11/05/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – According to Morning Star News, two Christians were killed and dozens were abducted in an attack on a church service on Sunday, Oct. 31. The...

6 Abducted in Nigeria’s Latest School Attack

November 2, 2021 — 11/02/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – On Tuesday, gunmen raided the staff quarters of the University of Abuja in central Nigeria and kidnapped six people. “Suspected bandits attacked the staff...

Beloved Pastor Murdered in Nigeria

October 26, 2021 — 10/26/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) –Dr. Habila Solomon, president of Charity and Hope Ministry based in Jauro Yinu village, Taraba state, was killed at his home earlier this month by men suspected...

Priest Abducted After Morning Mass in Nigeria

October 19, 2021 — 10/19/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) –Father Godfrey Chimezie of St. Theresa’s Parish, Abia State, was abducted by gunmen last week after attending morning mass. “The kidnappers forced him out of his...

Fulani Militants Kill Three, Injure One in Nigeria

October 18, 2021 — 10/18/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Amos David, 42, his son Abednego Amos, 8, and Reuben Sunday, 28, were murdered by Fulani militants on Friday while traveling via motorcycle in...

Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Two Christians in Chibok, Nigeria

October 17, 2021 — 10/17/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – At 11am on Tuesday, October 5th, Boko Haram militants descended onto the Shikarkir community in Borno state, shooting sporadically and setting homes ablaze. A source close...

Three Seminarians Abducted in Nigeria Have Been Freed

October 15, 2021 — 10/15/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) –According to Catholic News Agency, the three seminarians abducted from Christ the King Major Seminary this past Monday in Kaduna State, Nigeria, have been released. “Barely...

Suspected Jihadists Kill Pastor in Nigeria

October 14, 2021 — 10/14/2021 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – According to Sahara Reporters, gunmen suspected to be Fulani militants killed a Nigerian pastor and one other civilian on Monday in Kaduna state, Nigeria. A...