Source: www.worthynews.com
Date: October 9, 2024
by Karen Faulkner, Worthy News Correspondent
(Worthy News) – With a new Islamist president who is seen to have no respect for believers in Christ, Nigeria continues to be the world’s deadliest country for Christians: Fulani jihadist herdsmen continued their slaughter of Christians by murdering seven people in Egwuma village, Agatu County, Benue state last week, Morning Star News (MSN) reports. The attack was the fourth to be carried out in the region over the previous four weeks.
Over 60,000 Christians have been killed by Islamic terrorists in Nigeria since jihadism began to take an increasing hold of the country in 2009. The Islamic federal government, first under President Muhammadu Buhari and now under President Bola Tinubu, has been unwilling or unable to stem the terror attacks perpetrated not only against Christians (although this is the most targeted group) but also Muslims who do not subscribe to violent Islamic ideology.
On Tuesday, October 1, Fulani herdsmen attacked Egwuma village at about 5 pm and began shooting at residents, MSN reports. “They began shooting sporadically at the villagers when they got into the village,” Philip Ebenyakwu, chairman of the Agatu Local Government Council said in a press statement.“They killed seven people, and this is aside from those injured during the attack. We have also contacted security agencies, and they are mobilizing to go after the invaders.”
Area resident Edwin Ogbanje called for the authorities to take action.
“It’s imperative that a thorough investigation be carried out into this incident and hold those responsible accountable,” Ogbanje said in a statement.
“These Fulani herdsmen attacks have been on the rise, with reports indicating that they have become one of the deadliest terrorist groups in the world. The Nigerian government must take decisive action to address this growing threat and protect its citizens,” Ogbanje said.