LunagisthubThe Ongoing Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: A Growing Concern
A recent report by the International Society for Civil Rights and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has shed light on the alarming rate of violence against Christians in Nigeria. According to the report, between January 1 and April 6, 2026, at least 1,402 Christians were killed and 1,800 abducted in various parts of the country.
1,402 Christians killed between January 1 and April 6, 2026
1,800 Christians abducted during the same period
102 deaths recorded during the Holy Week (March 28-April 4, 2026)
34 deaths recorded on Easter Sunday (April 5, 2026) alone
10% of abducted Christians (180) died in captivity due to torture, starvation, and other inhuman treatments
Affected States:
– Benue
– Kaduna
– Borno
– Plateau
– Bauchi
– Zamfara
– Kebbi
– Taraba
– Adamawa
– Niger
The report calls for urgent international attention and action to address the growing crisis. The Nigerian government has consistently denied allegations of targeted killings, but the evidence suggests otherwise.
What can be done to protect vulnerable Christian communities in Nigeria?
How can the international community hold the Nigerian government accountable for its role in the persecution of Christians?
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