Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat
A recent U.S. report highlights the severe threat posed by Fulani militants to Christian farming communities in Nigeria. The report indicates that these militants have caused the highest number of deaths among religious groups in the country over the past year. Experts warn that military intervention may not be effective in addressing the underlying issues of the farmer-herder conflict.
- ▪The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom reports that around 30,000 Fulani militants are operating in Nigeria.
- ▪Violence by Fulani militants has resulted in the highest number of deaths among all religious communities in Nigeria over the last year.
- ▪The militants have targeted Christian communities, leading to the burning of homes and churches, as well as kidnappings and murders.
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Africa Christian farming communities under siege as US report names Fulani militants Nigeria's deadliest threat US Commission on International Religious Freedom report says the militants target Christian communities during holidays like Christmas and Easter By Paul Tilsley Fox News Published May 29, 2026 1:19pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Urgent crisis facing Christians in Nigeria as President Trump vows to respond to attacks Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.Va., joins 'The Faulkner Focus' to discuss President Donald Trump's warnings against Nigerian extremist groups targeting and killing Christians and speaks on alleged illegal Chinese mining operations in the region.
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