from Christian Today
Anti-Christian violence in Nigeria has continued to escalate, with reports indicating that over 170 Christians were killed in attacks during this year’s Lenten and Easter period.
The news adds credence to concerns that massacres are becoming “customary” during religious festivals.
Between 18 and 20 April, the Easter weekend, 72 Christians were confirmed killed in a series of attacks in Benue State. It is believed that the attackers were nomadic Fulani militants. The militants struck in multiple villages in the Ukum and Logo counties.
According to International Christian Concern, Governor Hyacinth Alia described the attacks as “a calculated and strategic attack on innocent Christian farmers”.
“These were peaceful people observing their Holy Weekend. The scale and timing of the violence is heartbreaking. We cannot continue like this,” she said.