Nigeria: Christians Killed in Market Attack Amid Ongoing Ethnic Violence
At least 11 Christians killed in Nigeria’s Plateau and Benue states as Fulani herdsmen continue attacks.
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In late November 2026, violent attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria’s Plateau and Benue states claimed at least 11 lives, according to field reports. The violence, attributed to Fulani herdsmen, has intensified over the past week, with multiple attacks targeting markets and farming communities.
Benue Market Attack Kills Four, Including a Pastor
On November 3, gunmen attacked a market in Logo Local Government Area (LGA), Benue, killing four people, including Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo. The attack, which lasted over two hours, occurred near a POS shop in the Ikyô Tor Dukur area and spread to the motor park on Afia Road. The attackers, identified as Fulani militiamen, arrived on motorcycles, according to TruthNigeria.
Casualty figures varied, with some reports stating three deaths and others listing five injured. Logo LGA chairman Clement Kav reported four killed and five injured. The attack coincided with a weekly market day, where traders were preparing to leave, making the community particularly vulnerable.
Fulani Herdsmen Target Christian Communities in Plateau
In Plateau, attacks in Mangu, Riyom, and Barkin Ladi LGAs resulted in at least seven deaths, including a soldier and the nephew of Christian leader Barrister Dalyop Solomon Mwantiri. The violence has disrupted farming activities, with displaced residents unable to cultivate or harvest their crops, according to community leader Mathias Sokdet.
Sokdet emphasized the economic devastation caused by the ongoing siege, urging global Christian communities to pray and provide aid. The attacks are believed to be part of a broader effort to disrupt farm production during the harvest season.
More Attacks in Barkin Ladi and Larkas
On November 7, Fulani herdsmen killed three Christian youths and a soldier in Bel village, Sho District, Barkin Ladi LGA. The victims, identified as Emmanuel Pam Dachung, Joseph Gyang, and Emmanuel Yohanna, were among the casualties. A soldier was also killed, though his identity remains unknown. Two others were wounded, including Bala Kefas Dachung and Vivian Christopher, who was in critical condition at Jos University Teaching Hospital.
Residents described the attacks as brutal, with gunfire indiscriminately targeting innocent civilians. Resident Bulus Bot criticized the security situation, while local leaders questioned the effectiveness of curfews in preventing such violence.
Continued Threats to Christian Communities
The attacks highlight the growing threat to Christian communities in northern Nigeria, with Fulani herdsmen targeting both markets and farming areas. The violence has left many displaced, with some unable to return to their land due to ongoing conflict. As the situation worsens, calls for international aid and support continue to grow.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
