Massacre of 56 Christians intensifies crisis in Nigeria
In Nigeria's Plateau State, a brutal massacre of Christians by Fulani militias took place. CSI condemns these attacks, which occurred during Holy Week. The event happened on Palm Sunday, and the situation remains tense.
On Palm Sunday, 13th April, Fulani militias massacred 56 people in a Christian village in Nigeria's Plateau State. According to Anglican Ink, these attacks are part of a series of brutal assaults on Christian communities in the region.
Brutal attacks on Christians in Nigeria
From 27th March to 13th April, Fulani militias killed a total of 126 Christians, including women and children. As a result of these attacks, over 7,000 people were forced to leave their homes. The most tragic incident took place on 13th April in the village of Zike, where 56 people were killed, including 15 children.
Despite the presence of Nigerian military peacekeeping forces, no effective action has been taken to stop these attacks. Dr John Eibner from CSI emphasises the lack of effective intervention by Nigerian security forces and the absence of arrests.
Dramatic stories of attack victims in Nigeria
In a hospital in Jos, a CSI project manager met seven-year-old Nenche Steven, who survived the attack but lost his father and siblings. His mother was severely injured. Another victim, Naomi Ezekiel Gama, lost her husband, an Anglican pastor, during the attack on 2nd April.
Since 2013, CSI has been supporting victims of terrorist attacks in Nigeria. The organisation calls for international assistance, highlighting urgent needs in food, medical care, and building materials. Dr Eibner criticises the lack of interest from Western leaders, who do not see the political or economic value of the victims.
