Over 100 Christians Slaughtered in Central Nigeria: Truth Nigeria Editor Explains

Escalating Violence in Central Nigeria

• 🎯 Over 100 Christian men, women, and children have been reportedly slaughtered in central Nigeria within the last two weeks.
• 🌍 This violence is occurring in the so-called middle belt of Nigeria, an area targeted by Islamist radicals seeking to expand territorial control.

Motivations Behind the Attacks

• ☪️ The attacks are characterized as a push for Islamization, aiming to coerce Christians out of their land.
• 💰 Criminals, including Boko Haram insurgents and radicalized bandit terrorists, are taking over the land after displacing the Christian population.
• 💔 The atrocities are described as unbelievably tragic and happening on a regular basis, though often underreported by Western media.

Specific Atrocities and Displacement

• 📍 In Plateau State, horrendous massacres occurred just before Palm Sunday, with over 50 people killed in 10 days across farming villages.
• 🏘️ On April 2nd alone, more than 40 people lost their lives during raids on five villages, with houses and property destroyed.
• 🏃 Thousands of survivors have fled their homes, with at least 1,000 displaced and living in fear, seeking refuge in safer areas.

Accusations of Inaction and Calls for Intervention

• 🏛️ Governor Kellpang described the attacks as genocidal and called for self-defense amidst accusations of military inaction.
• 🇺🇸 Town leaders have called for US intervention due to heightened concerns for the safety of Christian residents.

How to Help and Support

• 🙏 Individuals in the US can help by praying for Nigerian churches under attack and connecting with Christians in Nigeria via cell phone or social media.
• 📰 Support grassroots journalists in Nigeria by helping them disseminate their stories about terrorism in the region.
• 💻 Contacting Truth Nigeria at burtonnewsandviewsgmail.com can provide training to help get the message out about terrorism in Nigeria.
• 🔗 Further information and ways to help can be found at equippingthepersecuted.org.