Christmas Eve Attacks in Nigeria: At Least 140 Dead | |
Dear friend, Christians in Nigeria are in urgent need of prayer. As Christians in Plateau state prepared to celebrate the birth of Christ, Islamists attacked approximately 20 mostly-Christian communities, burning homes and murdering residents. At least 140 people were killed, and many more are still missing. The hours-long attacks occurred in the country’s “Middle Belt,” between the mostly-Muslim north and mostly-Christian south, as suspected Islamic extremists from among the Fulani tribe used firearms and machetes on their victims, according to news reports. This is the worst attack on Christians in the area since 2018, and they need our prayer support. Here are some specific needs for prayer:
Prayer is always the first thing our Christian family members request. Thank you for praying for Christians in Nigeria during their time of great need. In Christ, Jeremy Burton Vice President, Outreach The Voice of the Martyrs |
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