In Nigeria, 15 Christians were killed in attacks by Fulani militants

As a result of a series of coordinated attacks carried out by Fulani militants in Plateau State, Nigeria, over the past week, at least 15 civilians have been killed. Seven Christian villages in Barkin Ladi District were attacked between September 21 and 25, 2026.

According to information obtained by , the militants operated primarily at night, carrying out surprise attacks on sleeping residents. The most tragic events unfolded in the village of Rakwok, where eight people, including 22-year-old Henry Elisha, were killed as a result of a car being shot at on the road and direct attacks on homes. ““Armed militants used ambush tactics, seeking to destabilize the situation in the region as much as possible,” observers note.

The wave of violence also affected educational institutions: on September 23, a shooting occurred near the Bethany Christian Academy, resulting in one death, and on September 25, residents of the communities of Chit, Gassa, and the city of Barkin Ladi fell victim to raids. The human rights organization Open Doors emphasizes that Nigeria continues to rank as one of the most dangerous countries for Christians. According to statistics, this country accounts for approximately 72% of all murders of Christians committed worldwide due to religious intolerance between the end of 2024 and September 2025.