Christians targeted in systematic kidnapping campaign in Nigeria by jihadi herdsmen, experts say
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Experts report that Christians in north-central Nigeria are being systematically targeted in a kidnapping campaign by predominantly Muslim Fulani militants. These kidnappings are reportedly a deliberate tactic to destabilize Christian communities by extracting ransom payments that bankrupt families and fund further terrorist activities. According to Open Doors UK, Christians in the region are disproportionately targeted, with over 4,400 abducted between 2020 and 2025. Kidnappers often raid churches and schools, singling out religious leaders as high-value targets, forcing families to sell their assets to meet ransom demands. The situation presents Christians with a difficult choice: pay ransoms that perpetuate the attacks or risk the lives of their loved ones.
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