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26 Dead in Easter Violence Across Northern Nigeria

4/6/2026

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  • At least 26 people were killed in three Easter attacks in northern Nigeria, including 17 in Mbalom, Benue State.
  • The violence stems from disputes between Muslim Fulani herders and Christian farmers.
  • In Borno State, four police officers died in a gunfight with an Islamic State-affiliated group.
  • Five people were killed during an Easter service in Kaduna State.
  • The Nigerian government denied claims of a 'Christian genocide' amid rising security concerns.