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Nigeria: Hundreds killed
Hundreds were killed in northern Nigeria during violence that took place in four communities in Agatu, Benue state according to BBC News. Reports say that over 7,000 people have been internally displaced and are living in camps as a result of the violence.
Muslim Fulani herdsmen have been targeting Christians in this area and driving them out of their homes in violent attacks. It is not clear how many Christians were killed in the attacks last week; the security situation makes it difficult to confirm the details and reports are unclear.
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an investigation into the clashes and ordered security agencies to get to the root of the problem. He said: “We will conduct an investigation to know exactly what happened; the only way to bring an end to the violence once and for all is to look beyond one incident and ascertain exactly what factors are behind the conflicts.”
He continued, “There should not be any reason why Nigerians of any group or tongue cannot now reside with one another wherever they find themselves after decades of living together.”
Source: BBC
Use your voice
Get your MP to a briefing on the violence in Nigeria that Open Doors is hosting. Show them you care and what them to do what they can to bring peace and justice.
Pray now…
- That Christians in northern Nigeria will have courage to remain steadfast in their faith
- For comfort for the families of those who have been killed
- For provision for those who have had to flee as a result of the recent clashes
- For God to change the hearts of Fulani herdsman and for the violence in Nigeria to end.
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