The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) panel revealed deeply troubling statistics about the growing wave of violence directed at Christians in Nigeria. Since 2015, more than two thousand churches have been burned, bombed, or otherwise destroyed, leaving countless congregations without places of worship. Even more heartbreaking, an estimated four to five million Christians have been forced to flee their homes, their communities, and in many cases their homeland altogether in search of safety.

The danger they face comes from multiple sources operating across the country. Boko Haram—an extremist group known for its brutality and hostility toward Christianity and modern society—continues to terrorize villages, abduct civilians, and attack churches. The Islamic State, though weakened in the Middle East, has found new ground in Nigeria, further fueling instability and fear. In addition to these organized extremist groups, violence from segments of the Fulani tribe has intensified, often targeting Christian farmers and communities with devastating consequences.

Yet, despite this relentless pressure, Nigerian Christians continue to stand firm in their faith. Their perseverance in the face of persecution is nothing short of extraordinary. Many have endured unimaginable loss, including the deaths of loved ones at the hands of those who seek to silence their witness. Even so, what defines them is not bitterness, but a profound sense of compassion. Rather than retreating into resentment or despair, many believers feel an even deeper urgency to bring the hope of the Gospel to the very people who persecute them. Their courage and grace shine as a powerful example of Christlike love—turning suffering into testimony and danger into mission.

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