The Muslim war on Nigerian Christians has claimed more victims, according to news reports.
Fulani Muslim Militia killed five Christian farmers in Benue State on Saturday, according to TruthNigeria.
Residents said dozens of armed militia members on motorcycles shot villagers working in the fields. At least four people were killed, with some reports putting the death toll at five.
“Five people, three men and two women, were killed on the spot, while several others were seriously injured and are receiving treatment. One person remains missing,” Damian Attah, a security analyst at Benue State University, said.
Victor Ormin, chairman of Gwer‑West Local Government Area, said the Nigerian government needs to intervene.
“We are losing entire communities to these Fulani attackers. Our farmers can no longer access their land safely. We need sustained military presence and proactive operations, not just responses after lives have been lost,” Ormin said.
At least eight Christians were killed
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