Source: International Christian Concern, June 3, 2022
Thousands of Christians representing many denominations gathered for a prayer rally in Jos, Nigeria [on Wednesday, June 1] in response to incessant attacks by armed Fulani militants.
The “Solemn Assembly” prayer gathering in the Rwang Pam Township Stadium was convened by heads of churches and the Plateau State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria. For the past 20 years, tens of thousands of Christians have been killed and many more displaced and driven from their lands and villages by Fulani militants.
Read the full article and be sure to watch the short video of the crowd worshiping in Jos. See also an article about this event from ViewPointNigeria. It includes a bit more nuance.
Editor’s Note: Looks like 2022 is on pace to be a record year for violence against Christians in Nigeria. BBC News reports there were 31 attacks on churches and people linked to them in 2021. Halfway through 2022, there have been more than 23 such attacks.
Here’s another interesting and constructive response to violence. Nigeria’s northern neighbor, Niger, has completed its third deradicalization course with 40 former Boko Haram jihadists graduating. See Deradicalization Courses for Ex-Jihadists in Niger.