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On Sunday, Dec. 22, armed men killed 14 Christians, including a pregnant woman and a 1-year-old girl, shortly after a Christmas carol service at the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA).
The attack, which occurred about 22 miles from Jos, Plateau state, is the latest against the Irigwe tribe in north-central Nigeria, a region grappling with conflict and vulnerability due to attacks by Islamic Fulani extremists. The community surrounding the church is home to about 1,000 Christians. Local leader Wuna Gado expressed his heartache, stating he had alerted military personnel at a nearby checkpoint about unusual activities but felt his warnings were dismissed.
The horrific attack resulted in the loss of entire families, prompting the community to hold a mass burial to honor their deceased. Among the victims were 1-year-old Sheba Ernest and her mother, Mary Stephen.
The Irigwe people, a predominantly Christian group, have faced ongoing adversity, including violence and displacement by Fulani ethnic militias, with more than 2,000 Christians killed since 2016. This recent incident adds to a troubling history of attacks that often coincide with significant Christian celebrations.
The attack, which occurred about 22 miles from Jos, Plateau state, is the latest against the Irigwe tribe in north-central Nigeria, a region grappling with conflict and vulnerability due to attacks by Islamic Fulani extremists. The community surrounding the church is home to about 1,000 Christians. Local leader Wuna Gado expressed his heartache, stating he had alerted military personnel at a nearby checkpoint about unusual activities but felt his warnings were dismissed.
The horrific attack resulted in the loss of entire families, prompting the community to hold a mass burial to honor their deceased. Among the victims were 1-year-old Sheba Ernest and her mother, Mary Stephen.
The Irigwe people, a predominantly Christian group, have faced ongoing adversity, including violence and displacement by Fulani ethnic militias, with more than 2,000 Christians killed since 2016. This recent incident adds to a troubling history of attacks that often coincide with significant Christian celebrations.
