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More than 240 Christians were massacred in attacks on villages in Plateau and Benue states during Lent and Easter, some as they worshiped, news agencies and religious liberty advocates reported.
In the latest attacks, suspected Fulani militants killed at least 72 Christians in villages in Ukum and Logo counties in Benue April 18-20, International Christian Concern reported April 22. Thousands fled, added to the many displaced in the region, and the death toll may rise as authorities search the surrounding forests, ICC said.
Perhaps the deadliest weekend was Palm Sunday. Initial reports, from ICC, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News and others, were of a pre-dawn attack of more than an hour on Zikke village following Palm Sunday service, killing between 51 and 54 Christians, with a death toll potentially rising.
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In the latest attacks, suspected Fulani militants killed at least 72 Christians in villages in Ukum and Logo counties in Benue April 18-20, International Christian Concern reported April 22. Thousands fled, added to the many displaced in the region, and the death toll may rise as authorities search the surrounding forests, ICC said.
Perhaps the deadliest weekend was Palm Sunday. Initial reports, from ICC, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News and others, were of a pre-dawn attack of more than an hour on Zikke village following Palm Sunday service, killing between 51 and 54 Christians, with a death toll potentially rising.
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Bloody April For Christians In Nigeria With Death Toll Surpassing 240
More than 240 Christians were massacred in attacks on villages in Plateau and Benue states during Lent and Easter, some as they worshiped, news agencies and religious liberty advocates reported.
