Muslim Attackers Kill 17 Christians In Nigeria
Christians in northern Nigeria were mourning Saturday, May 7, after Muslim attackers reportedly killed 17 Christians, including the wife and three children of a pastor. Several Christian homes were also burned in the village of Kurum in Nigeria's tense Bauchi State, said advocacy group International Christian Concern (ICC).
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Blasts near two churchs kills six Nigerians
Explosions near two churchs -- one in the town of Suleija near the Nigerian capital and another in the town of Damboa south of the state capital -- have so far claimed the lives of six Nigerians.
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Nigeria Islamic Militants Target Evangelical Church After Deadly Violence
Christians prepared for a difficult weekend in Nigeria amid reports of a second bomb attack on a church close to the capital Abuja following deadly violence by suspected Muslim militants that already killed several Christians.
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150 Killed In Attack On Nigeria Churches Police (UPDATE)
Islamic militants shouting "Allahu Akbar", or 'Allah is great', carried out coordinated gun and bomb attacks on churches and police stations in northern Nigeria, killing at least 67 people and injuring some 100 others, aid workers and witnesses confirmed Saturday, November 5.
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40 killed Christmas attacks in Nigeria:
A series of attacks on churches in Nigeria during ChristmasDay services killed at least 40 people, witnesses said Sunday,with local authorities blaming the carnage on Islamist militantgroup Boko Haram. Ref. Source 9
U.S. To help Nigeria hunt down terrorists who bombed churches on Christmas Day
"We have been in contact with Nigerian officials about what appear to be terrorist acts and pledge to assist them in bringing those responsible to justice," White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said in a statement. Ref. Source 1
Nigeria President Declares State Of Emergency After Anti-Christian Attacks
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has declared a state of emergency as northern parts of Africa's most populous nation amid mounting concerns about attacks by Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, against especially the Christian population.
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