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Nigeria: A Campaign of Terror Against Christians

Abuses to Nigeria’s human rights charter for ‘freedom of religion or belief’ are still prevalent today. This is particularly alarming for Christians located in the country’s northern states and Middle Belt region who are at serious risk of threats, violent attacks, abductions, as well as assaults on their members of clergy and places of worship.

Governance concerns at the state level, such as delayed security responses and the consequential culture of impunity that’s breeding among various armed militant groups (including insurgents and bandits), are compounding this dire situation and further undermining the religious freedoms of targeted Nigerians.

While the situation encompasses a wide range of complexities, which is impacting both Nigerian Christians and Muslims in certain areas of the country, it has been proven that the majority of the perpetrators’ attacks are primarily based on the religious affiliations of their targeted victims.

Rev. Yunusa Nmadu, CEO of Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria and partner of Voice of the Martyrs Canada (VOM Canada), recently spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Ottawa* about the intense violence and persecution presently facing followers of Jesus in Nigeria. As Rev. Yunusa sheds light on what is truly happening, he also brings clarity to the misinformation provided by the political leaders of this troubled West African nation.

*The special presentation in Ottawa was presented by VOM Canada, Open Doors Canada and Cardus.

Date: April 2026
Length: 57 minutes

Episode Notes
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Nigeria cswng.org.ng
The Voice of the Martyrs Canada VOMCanada.com
Open Doors Canada OpenDoorsCanada.org
Cardus cardus.ca