Nigeria (MNN) — Nearly 50 Christians have been killed over three weeks in Nigeria. Fulani militants were behind most of the latest attacks, while Boko Haram was to blame for one pastor’s death.
Joshua Irondi with Trans World Radio says, “We have heard stories of people killed in their farmlands, and then many people have run away and stopped farming for fear of being murdered or molested.”
Fulani Islamists increasingly target Christian farmers because the Fulani want more land for their livestock. The Nigerian government does nothing to oppose the violent campaign. Instead, believers driven out of their homes are pushed aside.
“Some people who do not have places to go are moved into IDP camps provided by the government,” Irondi says.
Despair comes quickly in a displacement camp. Believers have lost their homes and livelihoods and have no easy answer to the question, “What’s next?” This is where TWR comes in.
Nearly all Christians in northeastern Nigeria have lost family members in attacks by Boko Haram or Fulani Islamic militants.
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“Ours is to minister hope to the people, hope in Christ Jesus. We have groups that go to IDP camps with our media content,” Irondi says.
“People keep hearing the Word of God, and we have [received] testimonies. People are giving their life to Christ.”
Praise the Lord for sending messengers with His hope to people in despair. Pray Nigeria’s government will take action against the extremists.
“The Bible says the hearts of kings are in the hands of God, and He turns them around the way He pleases. We need prayers for God to touch the hearts of men in leadership so that the people in leadership will be serious [about] protecting the lives of Christians,” Irondi says.
Pray also for Fulani Islamists. Pray they will encounter the Gospel truth, and pray the Holy Spirit will soften their hearts to receive Christ as Savior.
“These men perpetuate this evil; if they understand who Jesus is and the love of Jesus, they will change their ways,” Irondi says.
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