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2025: 7,000+ Christians Killed in Nigeria by Muslims

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In 2025 alone, more than 7,000 Christians were killed in Nigeria, underscoring the intense persecution experienced by Christian communities in the country.

Overview of Persecution

Nigeria has become one of the most perilous places for Christians, with violence largely fueled by Islamist militant groups like Boko Haram and Fulani herdsmen. Over the past 14 years, more than 52,250 Christians have been killed due to religious violence, and the situation has only deteriorated in recent years. In 2025, it was reported that 7,087 Christians lost their lives between January and August, averaging approximately 35 killings per day.
Notable Incidents and Statistics
  1. Deborah Samuel. One of the most prominent cases of martyrdom is that of Deborah Samuel, a 19-year-old student who was killed by a mob for her Christian faith in 2022. Her story has become a symbol of the extreme violence faced by Christians in Nigeria.
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What did you learn on-scene about the nature of the conflict?

From what I've read, most of the violence is occurring in the primarily Muslim northern areas with part of the conflict being between Christian farmers and Muslim herders--similar to the farmer/cattleman wars the US experienced in the 1800s--and not purely a matter of religion.
 
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