Nigeria - The violence continues

 Source: Morning Star News

1. A Baptist pastor and other Christians were killed in Plateau State, Nigeria

Soldiers amid gunfire by Fulani militia in Dorowa Babuje,
Plateau state, Nigeria on September 20, 2026.
(Masara Kim, Truth Nigeria)

Fulani militia carried out coordinated attacks in Barkin Ladi County, killing at least eight Christians, including a Baptist pastor and his church secretary, who were on their way to Sunday service. The pastor’s son was critically wounded.

2. Multiple villages were attacked at the same time

Three villages were struck simultaneously, overwhelming local defenders. Police, Army, and DSS forces were present but were overpowered, with one DSS officer injured and a police armored vehicle damaged.

3. Christians were ambushed on roads and attacked while sleeping

Additional attacks occurred in nearby villages over several days:

• Five Christians ambushed and killed in Gana-Ropp. One Christian killed in Rakok while villagers slept. Three Christians killed in NTV village during a night raid. Earlier attacks in Dorowa Babuje also killed and wounded Christians.

4. Nigeria remains the deadliest country for Christians

Open Doors reports that 3,490 Christians were killed in Nigeria in one year—72% of all Christians killed worldwide.

5. Fulani militants and jihadist groups continue targeting Christian communities

Some Fulani groups adopt extremist ideology similar to Boko Haram and ISWAP, intentionally targeting Christian villages. Desertification and land pressure also contribute to violent displacement.

6. Violence is spreading, with new jihadist groups emerging

A new group, Lakurawa, linked to Al‑Qaeda’s JNIM, is active in the northwest with advanced weaponry.

🙏 Pray

1. Pray for comfort for grieving families
Ask God to comfort the families of the pastor, his secretary, and all Christians killed in these attacks.

2. Pray for healing for the pastor’s critically wounded son

3. Pray for protection over Christian villages in Plateau State

4. Pray for strength and courage for believers living under constant threat 

5. Pray for Nigerian security forces

6. Pray for the repentance of attackers
Ask God to break the cycle of violence and transform hearts—even among Fulani militants and jihadist groups.

7. Pray for justice and stability in Nigeria
Intercede for government leaders to act decisively to protect vulnerable communities and uphold justice.

8. Pray for the global church to respond wisely and compassionately

9. Pray for the spread of the gospel despite persecution
Ask God to use the faithfulness of suffering believers to shine Christ’s light in dark places.