Reports of violence against Christians in Nigeria continue to multiply, with attacks from multiple sources surging in both frequency and intensity. According to a report released on August 10th, more than 7,000 Nigerian Christians had been killed within the first 220 days of 2025 – an average of 32 deaths per day.

Devastating Statistics (First 220 Days of 2025):
• 7,000+ Christians killed (32 deaths per day average)
• 7,800+ followers of Jesus abducted for their faith
• 19,000+ churches destroyed
• 1,100+ Christian communities displaced

While the danger stems from various sources, the majority of attacks were perpetrated by Boko Haram jihadists and radical Fulani herdsmen.

Recent Attacks:

August 24th Benue State
Two Christians were killed when Fulani militants ambushed a group of farmers.
August 27th Bauchi State
When five Christians went to check on their farms, they encountered a group of Fulani herdsmen who were using their land to graze cattle. The Christian farmers were attacked, resulting in one being killed and three others injured.
August 30th Borno State
Five believers who had been working on their farms were killed by Boko Haram militants.
August 31st Village of Mussa
Members of Boko Haram attacked the village during the night, killing three Christians who were asleep at the time of the invasion.

While such incidents of violence continue to be reported daily, the relentless stream of devastating attacks against Nigerian Christians can regrettably lead to a sense of complacency among those personally unaffected by religious persecution. Yet, may the touching stories of believers whose lives are being directly affected – including the many faithful followers of Christ who are responding to their attackers with the hope of the Gospel – be used by God to reignite a renewed fervency for greatly needed prayerful support.

To learn how the Lord is powerfully working through His faithful followers in Nigeria, you may view The Voice of the Martyrs Canada’s recently recorded video interview with the founders of Christian Faith Ministries: Nigeria: Attacks on Christians in Benue State. For additional reports and videos, please visit The Voice of the Martyrs Canada’s Nigeria country profile.