The Persecution of Christians in Nigeria: Facts and Figures

By: Dr. Peter Hammond This discussion sheds light on the severe and ongoing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, challenging official denials from the Nigerian government. Citing extensive on-the-ground reports, the segment reveals that over 52,000 Christians have been killed and 20,000 churches attacked in the last 15 years, with 7,000 murdered in the first seven months of 2025 alone. The primary perpetrators are identified as Boko Haram and Fulani tribesmen, with accusations of apathy and inaction from the predominantly Muslim government. The conversation highlights the stark disparity in international response, comparing the global outcry over the Charlie Hebdo attacks to the silence surrounding the mass killings of Nigerian Christians. It concludes with a call to remember the persecuted church, pointing to the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted and urging solidarity with believers who are suffering for their faith. https://www.frontlinemissionsa.org/