Many Christian villages in central Nigeria were attacked and a number of people were killed in raids by suspected Fulani militants on Sunday.
Our partners say that militants attacked 20 villages in the Agatu local government area of Benue state, killing more than 30 people. Many fled to displacement camps in neighbouring Kogi state.
Meanwhile, in the Barkin Ladi area of Plateau state, militants attacked several villages in Dorowa. Our partners said the Nigerian military responded to the attack but 'made no search nor any arrests'.
Calling on the international community to intervene to end the bloodshed, our partners said: 'As Boko Haram attacks gradually build up around the north-east states, Fulani terror activities are on the rise in central Nigeria.'
Please pray now for our brothers and sisters in Christ in villages across central Nigeria. Pray that officials and the military will act with firm resolve to end these attacks and protect vulnerable Christian communities.
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(Source: Release partners)
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