The International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety) has raised alarm over escalating violence targeting Christians in Nigeria, reporting that 102 Christians were killed and 114 abducted within just 14 days. This grim revelation highlights the intensifying insecurity and targeted attacks against Christian communities, particularly in the northern and central regions of the country.
According to Emeka Umeagbalasi, Director of Intersociety, the recent surge in kidnappings and killings forms part of a broader pattern of religious persecution intertwined with ethnic conflicts, banditry, and terrorist activities carried out by groups such as Boko Haram and Fulani militants. Many abducted Christians remain held in forest camps, with rescue operations complicated by the proximity of these locations to military installations.
The violence has not only caused loss of lives but also widespread displacement, disruption of livelihoods, and destruction of churches and Christian schools. Intersociety’s data reveals a continuous rise in fatalities and abductions, with over 7,000 Christians killed in Nigeria in the first ten months of 2025 alone.
The group has called on the Nigerian government and international community to urgently intervene and strengthen protection for vulnerable populations. The lack of effective response is feared to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis that threatens the survival of Christian communities in Nigeria.
This startling report adds to growing concerns about religious violence and raises questions about the state’s capacity to ensure security and human rights for all citizens amid complex socio-political challenges.
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