Islamist Fulani militants slaughtered at least 10 people in Otukpo, Benue State. This massacre follows a surge in violence against Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, including the killing of 51 in nearby Bassa just days earlier.
Escalating Violence Against Nigerian Christians
The Middle Belt—particularly Benue, Plateau, and Kaduna states—has seen a sharp rise in deadly raids by armed Fulani herdsmen, many with suspected ties to jihadist groups. These attacks, often dismissed as “farmer-herder clashes,” increasingly target Christian villages, leaving mass casualties, burned churches, and displaced survivors.
Key Facts About the Crisis:
Religious & Ethnic Cleansing? –
Eyewitnesses report that Fulani militants specifically attack Christian farming communities, raising fears of an Islamist agenda.
Government Failure– Nigerian security forces routinely arrive too late, and perpetrators face little accountability. Critics accuse President Bola Tinubu of inaction.
Global Silence – Despite thousands killed in recent years, international media and governments remain largely silent compared to other conflicts.
Nigeria’s Christian persecution crisis is worsening, with Fulani militants operating with near impunity. Without urgent action, the death toll will keep rising.
