At least 40 Christians were killed in a brutal attack on the Zike Christian community in Bassa, Plateau State, north-central Nigeria, late on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025. The assault was carried out by Fulani armed men.

According to residents and official statements, the attackers struck under the cover of darkness, catching the community off guard. Victims included children and the elderly, many of whom were unable to escape. Houses were looted and set ablaze, with some residents reportedly burned alive inside their homes. The death toll has been reported at 40 but could exceed 50 as more bodies are recovered.

President Bola Tinubu condemned the violence and ordered a comprehensive investigation, pledging that security agencies would identify and prosecute those responsible. Many local leaders have highlighted the increasing frequency and brutality of such attacks, which exploit ongoing security lapses and longstanding disputes over land and resources.

Series Of Attacks And Calls for Action:

This attack is part of Continued violence in Plateau State and Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Earlier in April, Fulani militants killed more than 60 Christians in coordinated assaults on seven Christian communities in Bokkos County, destroying hundreds of homes and displacing over a thousand residents. Since late March, at least 113 Christians have been killed in Plateau State alone, with militants targeting funerals, farming families, and church gatherings.

Despite repeated government promises to address the violence, the Christian community remains vulnerable. Survivors report living in constant fear, with schools closed and church gatherings disrupted. Local leaders are urging increased vigilance, justice, and protection for at-risk communities.

Despite the immense suffering and relentless violence, the faith of Nigeria’s Christian community endures. Nigeria has become the world’s epicenter for Christian martyrdom, with thousands killed each year—often more than in the rest of the world combined.. Please Keep the Nigerian Christians in your Prayers.