Islamic jihadis burned Fr. Isaac Achi to death in January. The taking of hostages is for money-making purposes. “As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them to death by cutting their necks; the second, to enslave them and apply […]
Nigeria: Muslims invade grammar school, attack students and teachers with machetes
The herdsmen are Fulanis, who are Islamic jihadis waging jihad to establish a caliphate in West Africa. The victims here, as you can see from the names “Paul” and “Grace,” are Christians. “Suspected herdsmen injure students, teachers in Oyo school,” by Adeola Badru, Vanguard, March 30, 2023: Suspected herdsmen, on Thursday morning, allegedly invaded one […]
Nigeria: Muslims hack non-Muslims to death with machetes, kidnap others in jihad raid in Ondo State
“When your Lord inspired the angels, I am with you. So make those who believe stand firm. I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Then strike the necks and strike their fingertips.” (Qur’an 8:12) “Armed Herdsmen Attack Ondo State Community, Abduct Residents, Brutalise Others,” Sahara Reporters, March 25, 2023: SaharaReporters learnt […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder five people, youth leader missing after jihad raid in Benue State
The youth leader may have been taken hostage. “As for the captives, the amir [ruler] has the choice of taking the most beneficial action of four possibilities: the first to put them to death by cutting their necks; the second, to enslave them and apply the laws of slavery regarding their sale and manumission; the […]
Nigeria: Muslims storm fishing settlement, murder traditional chief in Bayelsa State
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “Herdsmen Attack Bayelsa State Community, Kill Traditional Chief,” Sahara Reporters, March 22, 2023: The invasion on Monday night was over a fishing settlement popularly […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder 17 Christians in Southern Kaduna
“The militants came at night using sophisticated weapons.” Who is funding them? Other Muslims who believe that they are waging jihad for the sake of Allah. “17 Christians Killed by Militants in Nigeria’s Southern Kaduna,” International Christian Concern, March 15, 2023: 03/15/2023 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) – Muslim militants recently killed 17 unarmed Christians in […]
Nigeria: Muslims open fire on fishermen, murdering 37 people
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60) “Jihadists kill 37 fishermen in north Nigeria, say militia,” Africa News, March 9, 2023 (thanks to The Religion of Peace): Jihadists in northeast Nigeria’s […]
Nigeria: ‘Oh, what sorrow to have watched three of my parishioners shot dead in cold blood’
The world yawns. The Muslim persecution of Christians in Nigeria doesn’t fit the establishment media narrative, in which Muslims are always and everywhere victims, and Christians are always and everywhere white oppressors. Thus as far as the establishment media is concerned, this persecution does not exist. “‘My parishioners shot dead in cold blood’: Priests, lay […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder over 50 people in majority Christian area, cops dispute number of casualties
As the Islamic jihad rages in Nigeria, authorities deny its motivating ideology and attempt to diminish its magnitude. “Fulani Herdsmen Resume Attacks, Kill Over 50 Persons In Benue Communities As Nigerian Police Dispute Casualty Figures,” Sahara Reporters, March 7, 2023: Although the police in Benue State said the casualty figure was not up to 50, […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder at least fifteen people in raids on two Christian villages
According to one of my contacts in Nigeria, Benue is an entirely Christian area. “Death toll rises to 15 in killer herdsmen attack on Benue communities,” by Michael Ndu-Okeke and Ardo Hazzad, Peoples Gazette, March 2, 2023: Herdsmen, on Tuesday evening, attacked Tse Fela in Mbabuande and Tse Akyegh in Ikaaghev council wards in the […]