Islamists kill a Protestant and kidnap five others in Nigeria

Illustrative image of Islamists from among Fulani herders. Photo: open sources

On March 11, 2026, armed Islamist militants from among radical Fulani herders, a nomadic pastoralist group, killed a Protestant and abducted five more people in western Nigeria, in Kwara State, Christian Daily reports.

The attack took place in one of the local communities: the victim was a member of a Protestant church, and among those kidnapped were his wife and four other Christians. The information was confirmed by representatives of a Protestant church operating in the state.

Church leaders said the incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks on Christian communities. According to them, ongoing violence has forced many residents to flee their homes, and church life in some areas has effectively been paralyzed. “Many pastors have been left without congregations, and both church members and local residents have been forced to abandon their homes,” they said.

State police confirmed the attacks and reported that measures are being taken to stabilize the situation. According to law enforcement, arrests have already been made, and suspects will be brought to justice once the investigation is complete.

According to international human rights organizations, Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous countries for Christians, with the majority of killings of believers worldwide occurring there. Radical groups operate in the central and northern regions of the country, including Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as armed Fulani formations that regularly carry out attacks on Christian communities.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that Islamists in Nigeria had killed parishioners of the Russian Orthodox Church.

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