Human rights organisations monitoring the ongoing violence taking place against Christians in Nigeria are now raising concerns of an imminent genocide.
More than 50 believers have been killed in the month of March and over a dozen more during the first week of April. Since the beginning of 2020, at least 410 Christians have been murdered. Most of the violence was perpetrated by jihadist Fulani militants.
In one recent incident, the predominantly Christian village of Ancha had its eighth attack in three years on 31 March. According to one witness, militants entered the village during the night, then began shooting and burning houses. Three victims were slain in that attack.
“We are in great distress here,” laments Ishaya, a Christian survivor. The next day, the village of Hukke was also raided. Seven Christians were killed and 24 houses were destroyed. Various other villages were invaded on the same day.
Sources: Intersociety-NG, International Christian Concern, The Christian Post, Morning Star News
- Intercede for Nigerian believers who are under the threat of relentless attacks.
- Ask for God’s intervention in the midst of this turmoil and for His presence to provide comfort and provision for those affected.
- Pray for the governing authorities who need wisdom as they attempt to restrain these militants from causing further suffering, destruction, and loss of life.
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Father of mercies, we give thanks for your people in Nigeria and especially those suffering great distress and persecution in the Villages of Ancha and Hukke among many others. Please show mercy Lord; give comfort to those suffering such grief and in need and bring these relentless attacks to an end. We praise you for their perseverance and joy in suffering and ask that the governing authorities might intervene decisively to restrain the militant Fulanis. Psalm 83Vs1-4 says, “O God, do not keep silence; do not hold your peace or be still, O God! For behold, your enemies make an uproar; those who hate you have raised their heads. They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones. They say, “Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more!” Please have mercy Father, have mercy.