Report Reveals Alarming Christian Persecution in Nigeria

A new report from the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa highlights the severe persecution of Christians in Nigeria, indicating that nearly 17,000 Christians have been killed between 2019 and 2023, primarily by radicalized Muslim Fulani herdsmen and Islamist extremist groups like Boko Haram. The report, titled 'No Road Home,' reveals that in the last year alone, 4,998 Christians were murdered in Nigeria, making it the highest number globally for religiously motivated killings. The violence has forced millions into displacement, with 21,000 abductions recorded during the four-year period. In contrast, the report states that about 6,235 Muslims were also killed, but the targeting of Christians remains disproportionately severe, with Christians being 1.4 times more likely to be abducted. The study emphasizes the lack of security and governmental response in affected regions, leading to widespread suffering among vulnerable communities. Analysts urge the international community to recognize and address the gravity of this situation, as millions are left undefended amid ongoing violence.