Rising violence in Nigeria: New attacks recently targeting Christian communities

A recent surge in violence in Nigeria has severely impacted Christian communities, primarily in the northern states and the Middle Belt region, this year. The latest attacks in recent months reflect how the situation for Christians in Nigeria is deteriorating rapidly.

On September 7, Fulani herders attacked two villages in Kachia Local Government Area of ​​Kaduna State (northwest). In the attacks on the villages of Wakeh and Gadanaji, eight Christians were killed and nine others were injured. These attacks occurred very early in the morning, between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m., a time when many people were vulnerable, asleep.

Another serious incident occurred in the northeast, in Borno State: Boko Haram militants attacked the village of Darul Jamal (Bama Local Government Area), killing at least 60 people. The attack took place at night; more than a dozen houses were burned, and over 100 people fled their homes.

Furthermore, a Nigerian-based NGO, Intersociety, reports that as of August 10, 2025, more than 7,000 Christians had been killed, and some 7,800 had been kidnapped because of their faith, across various states in the country. This figure translates to an average of about thirty deaths per day.

These attacks have consequences beyond the number of deaths: they leave communities devastated, internally displaced people in a vulnerable situation, churches burned, the police in a state of fear, and a growing sense of impunity. Authorities have promised investigations, but many analysts and humanitarian organizations warn that the government response remains inadequate.