In Nigeria, Islamists kill 12 Christians at Easter services
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On April 5, 2026, Fulani terrorists killed 12 Christians in attacks at two worship services on Easter Sunday in Kaduna state, Nigeria, with dozens of people kidnapped, reports Christian Daily International/Morning Star News.
The attacks occurred at an evangelical church and a Catholic temple. The militants opened fire on believers, after which they captured some people and led them into the forest. The church buildings were damaged.
According to eyewitnesses, the attackers acted in an organized manner – they surrounded the settlement and attacked parishioners during worship. Local residents describe what happened as a brutal and planned attack on the Christian community.
Similar attacks in the region occur regularly and are accompanied by murders, destruction, and kidnappings. Authorities also characterized what happened as a serious crime.
Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous countries for Christians – attacks on communities, kidnappings, and murders occur there regularly.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that in Nigeria radicals shot dozens of Christians on Palm Sunday.
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