by Rachel Huston, Premier
A new report has found that, on average, more than 30 Christians have been murdered each day in Nigeria so far this year.
According to the International Society for Civil Liberties and the Rule of Law (Intersociety), 7,087 Christians have been killed for their faith across Nigeria in 2025 alone—equivalent to 32 deaths every day.
In addition, the report states that 19,100 churches have been destroyed, 1,100 Christian communities have been displaced, and more than 600 Christian clerics have been abducted.
The study, published earlier this month, also claims that a further 7,899 Christians have been abducted in 2025.
House of Commons data estimates there are currently between 70 and 107 million Christians living in Nigeria, with violence reported across the country. Benue State in the north-central region is identified as the worst-affected area.