One might almost get the impression that the government is on the side of the jihadis. In fact, many Nigerians have made exactly this charge, as you can see below. “BREAKING: Bloodbath In Benue As Fulani Herdsmen Kill 28 Residents In Guma Local Council, Army, Police Operatives Demand Money To Find Corpses,” Sahara Reporters, May […]
Nigeria: Benue youths protest, charge government with protecting Fulani jihadis
The Fulani do indeed appear to be under the protection of the government. They seem to be able to carry out their jihad attacks with impunity, and never get impeded in any way from doing so. “Soldiers protecting herdsmen killing us – Benue youths cry out,” by Sunny Green Itodo, Daily Post, April 16, 2023: […]
Ramadan in Nigeria: Muslims raid displaced persons camp, murder 38 people, injure 51 others
This is reminiscent of the Khaybar raid. According to Islamic tradition. Muhammad exiled two of the three Jewish tribes of Medina, the Banu Qaynuqa and Banu Nadir, to Khaybar. Then later, he raided Khaybar and massacred those he had previously exiled. In this case, these people were in the displaced persons camp after previous jihad […]
Ramadan in Nigeria: Muslims murder young boy, kidnap three people at church on Western Palm Sunday
Will the Islamophobia never end? “Young boy killed and three kidnapped in Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria,” Open Doors, April 2, 2023: A young boy has been killed and at least three people kidnapped, including a pastor, in an attack on a church in northern Nigeria on Palm Sunday (2 April) by suspected Fulani militants. […]
Ramadan in Nigeria: Muslims murder 45 people in Benue state, injure many others
The month of jihad is proving to be especially bloody in Nigeria this year. “Suspected herdsmen kill 45 persons in Benue, many injured,” by Abdulrasheed Yakub, Peoples Gazette, April 5, 2023: In fresh attacks on Benue communities, suspected herdsmen have killed many locals in Apa Local Government Area, Peoples Gazette has learnt. The attack which […]
Nigeria: Muslims murder over 60 Christians, at least one in jihad attack on worship service
“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) “Terrorists Kill More than 60 Christians in Benue State, Nigeria,” Morning Star News, April 3, 2023: ABUJA, Nigeria (Morning Star News) – Fulani herdsmen […]
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 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 […]
Nigeria: Muslims attack village, murder 11 people, most of them Catholics
“We feel terribly frustrated and abandoned by our government and the international community.” Indeed. The Nigerian government is on the side of the jihadis, and the international community is too bamboozled by “Islamophobia” propaganda to dare to take notice. “Priest describes ‘horrifying’ new attack on Catholics in Nigeria that leaves at least 11 dead,” by […]
Nigeria: Many feared dead as Muslims attack Enugu community again, eight days after killing 25 people there
“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) My contact in Nigeria says: “Don’t mind the excuses being given by the soldiers. They are collaborators. […]