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Protests Erupt After Christians Killed by Fulani Terrorists

9/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Protests on September 20, 2025, saw internally displaced women block the Makurdi-Lafia-Abuja Highway after three Christians were killed by Fulani terrorists near Daudu.
On September 19, two Christian farmers were killed by jihadists in Tse-Adaa village, with several residents missing.
Since 2013, Guma County has faced violence from an unidentified Fulani militia, tied to 55,000+ deaths (2019–2023).

History

Historical Context

The violence in Nigeria's Middle Belt escalated significantly after 2013, with the Fulani militia's actions leading to over 55,000 deaths from 2019 to 2023. The ongoing unrest, highlighted by protests on September 20, 2025, reflects deep-rooted tensions, particularly as internally displaced women demand justice for the killings of Christians, emphasizing the urgent need for effective government intervention and reconciliation.

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Story summary

Protests on September 20, 2025, saw internally displaced women block the Makurdi-Lafia-Abuja Highway after three Christians were killed by Fulani terrorists near Daudu.
On September 19, two Christian farmers were killed by jihadists in Tse-Adaa village, with several residents missing.
Since 2013, Guma County has faced violence from an unidentified Fulani militia, tied to 55,000+ deaths (2019–2023).

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