One of the chief voices of the Christians in Nigeria has just been murdered.
“Twelve Christians killed in attacks by suspected Fulani militants in Kaduna State, Nigeria,” Barnabas Fund, September 17, 2021:
Suspected Fulani militants have killed 12 people during a raid on Peigyim village, near Kibori, in the Atyap Chiefdom of Zango-Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
The attack happened during heavy rain on the evening of Sunday 12 September, and came less than 24 hours after the murder of Pastor Silas Yakubu Ali, in the same locality. Pastor Silas was returning from visiting his son late on Saturday afternoon when he was ambushed and killed by unidentified assailants.
A spokesperson for the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, Luka Binniyat, confirmed that eleven people from the community had been killed in the attack, adding, “They also killed another man in Atakshusho village about 3km from the initial scene of crime as they were retreating to make an escape.”
One witness said, “They (the attackers) came while it was raining and divided themselves into groups. They targeted specific houses and when done, they left immediately.”
The Kaduna State government confirmed that 12 persons were killed while two persons were injured during the raid….
On 6 August Jonathan Asake, President of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, spoke out on national television against a series of attacks in July on Atyap communities where victims were targeted because of their “ethnicity, beliefs and cultural practices”. Around 84% of the Atyap people are Christian.
Michael Copeland says
“Jews and Christians are filthy. Their lives and property can be taken in jihad by the Muslims.”
Yaser Qadhi, Tennessee
mortimer says
A genocide is taking place in Nigeria against Christians and the international powers should intervene. The archbishop of Canterbury should demand action from the British government.
The Nigerian government could arrest the jihadis if they wanted to.
Xavier Basora says
Niave question but why are the villagers have so much trouble defending themselves.
Is it lack of guns,? Skill? Something else?
gravenimage says
Christians in Nigeria who have tried to defend themselves have been targeted by the government there.
gravenimage says
Nigeria: Muslims murder twelve Christians in raid on village during heavy rains, targeted specific houses
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Just horrifying. The Muslim genocide against Christians continues in Nigeria, with the tacit approval of Buhari.