More than 50 Christians Slain in Plateau State, Nigeria

Location of Plateau state in Nigeria. 

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 Posted at Morning Star News:

Published April 14, 2025

Dawn attack today terrorizes another community.

ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Following the killing of more than 60 Christians in Plateau state, Nigeria earlier this month, the death toll of a dawn attack today (April 14) on a predominantly Christian community in the state has risen to 51, according to reports.

Fulani herdsmen attacked Zikke village in Kwall District, Bassa County early Monday morning, said area resident Blessing Yakubu.

“Over 40 Christians have killed in a fresh attack which occurred in Zikke village of Kwall district in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state,” Yakubu said in a text message to Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, with the death toll later updated to 51, according to Channels TV. “Lives have been lost and properties destroyed through this early morning attack by armed Fulani herdsmen.”

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