{"id":2593239,"date":"2026-04-21T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alert-26-christians-kidnapped-in-8-days-by-muslims-fulani-terrorists-in-nigeria\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:44:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:44:19","slug":"alert-26-christians-kidnapped-in-8-days-by-muslims-fulani-terrorists-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alert-26-christians-kidnapped-in-8-days-by-muslims-fulani-terrorists-in-nigeria\/","title":{"rendered":"Alert: 26 Christians Kidnapped in 8 Days by Muslims Fulani Terrorists in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Falert-26-christians-kidnapped-in-8-days-by-muslims-fulani-terrorists-in-nigeria%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2593239&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A report documented a surge of anti-Christian violence in Nigeria\u2019s Middle Belt, with at least 26 Christians kidnapped in an eight-day span in Kaduna state between April 10 and April 17.The attacks saw militants raid seven Christian villages, killing two people and wounding two others, and culminated in a daylight raid in the village of Doka on April 17 where seven villagers were abducted, including five children, as residents described militants riding motorbikes and shouting \u201cAllahu Akbar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The piece emphasizes a repeating pattern of abductions across the region, noting more than 60 Christians abducted in the area over the past two months. A security analyst is quoted saying the violence is a territorial conquest rather than a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-sam-brownback-calls-on-woke-corporations-to-pull-advertising-dollars-out-of-beijing-winter-olympics\/\" title=\"Exclusive \u2014 Sam Brownback Calls on Woke Corporations to Pull Advertising Dollars Out of Beijing Winter Olympics\u00a0\">farmer-herder conflict<\/a>. The report also notes earlier raids in mid-April (April 13-14) with deaths and beatings, and the initial attack on april 10 in Kampani Maro, marking a broader string of incidents throughout Kaduna and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<p>Politically, the article points to U.S.action in this context, mentioning that two house Republicans proposed the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, though the measure has stalled. It also references Easter-weekend violence in northern Nigeria, where 26 Christians were killed, and references former President Donald Trump\u2019s airstrikes against ISIS militants targeting Christians in the country, framing coverage of the violence as sometiems downplayed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-this-average-american-is-voting-for-donald-trump\/\" title=\"Why This Average American Is Voting for Donald ...\">mainstream media<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A recent wave of coordinated attacks against besieged Christians in Nigeria has left at least 26 people kidnapped in just eight days.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/truthnigeria.com\/2026\/04\/fulani-terrorists-kidnap-26-christians-in-eight-day-kaduna-rampage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">According<\/a> to a Monday report from the platform Truth Nigeria, between April 10 and April 17 in the state of Kaduna, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >villagers reported armed encounters<\/a> with Islamic militants in multiple communities.<\/p>\n<p>Residents told Truth Nigeria that the attackers stormed seven Christian villages, killing two people and wounding two others during raids.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The militia is moving ward to ward like they own the land,&rdquo; Alipiri Ado, head of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/reports-tigray-conflict-spreading-to-other-parts-of-ethiopia\/\" title=\"Reports: Tigray conflict spreading to other parts of Ethiopia\">internally displaced persons<\/a> in Kajuru County, told the outlet.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Our people are sleeping in the bush, and nobody is coming to help them,&rdquo; Ado added.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadAnyclip() { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst container=document.getElementById(\"anyclipvideo\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!container) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=\"https:\/\/player.anyclip.com\/anyclip-widget\/lre-widget\/prod\/v1\/src\/lre.js\"; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.setAttribute(\"pubname\", \"westernjournalcom\"); 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a farmer named Gabriel Nalado told Truth Nigeria. &ldquo;It is very sad to see that many children were kidnapped.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Other recent attacks  a similar pattern, per the report.<\/p>\n<p>On April 14, one Christian was shot dead in the community of Apanako Rimau, while another man was severely beaten in a nearby area.<\/p>\n<p>A raid on April 13 also resulted in a husband and wife being removed from their home in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n<p>This wave of anti-Christian violence began on April 10 with a raid in Nigeria&rsquo;s Kampani Maro, where 10 villagers were kidnapped, one was killed, and another was wounded.<\/p>\n<p>That same day, seven more Christians were kidnapped in a separate attack.<\/p>\n<p>In total, more than 60 abductions have been reported in the area over the past two months, according to the report.<\/p>\n<p>Security analysts cited by Truth Nigeria said the attacks are part of a broader pattern across Nigeria&rsquo;s Middle Belt.<\/p>\n<p>Adakole Adam, a security consultant, said of the violence, &ldquo;This is not farmer-herder conflict. This is territorial conquest.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this year, two House Republicans <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/house-republicans-propose-new-bill-help-persecuted-christians-nigeria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">proposed<\/a> a bill to protect Nigeria&rsquo;s vulnerable Christian population.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Riley Moore of West Virginia and Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey proposed the &ldquo;Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026,&rdquo; but the proposal has stalled.<\/p>\n<p>Weeks later, 26 Christians <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/two-dozen-christians-killed-kidnapped-nigeria-easter-weekend\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">were killed<\/a> during Easter weekend attacks in northern Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>In December, President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes against ISIS militants who were targeting Christians in the country.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have previously warned these Terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was,&rdquo; Trump <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DeptofWar\/status\/2004351717131903272\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">said<\/a> at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Mainstream American media outlets routinely dismiss or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/legacy-media-downplays-christian-persecution-nigeria-trump-admin-strikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">downplay<\/a> the violence against Christians.<\/p>\n<p>After Trump&rsquo;s strike, The New York Times <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/01\/05\/world\/africa\/nigeria-us-strikes-muslims.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">published<\/a> a report that quoted Muslims &ldquo;grappling with the aftermath of a bombing ordered by President Trump.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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In Kaduna state, from April 10 to 17, villagers reported armed clashes with Islamic militants in several communities, with seven Christian villages raided and two people killed and two wounded. Local leader Alipiri Ado said the militants move from ward to ward as if they own the land, forcing residents to sleep in the bush with little assistance. The latest assault occurred on April 17 in Doka, where militants on motorbikes abducted seven villagers, including five children, a farmer named Gabriel Nalado said. Earlier attacks followed a similar pattern: on April 14 a Christian man was shot dead in Apanako Rimau and another man beaten; on April 13 a husband and wife were taken from their home in the middle of the night. The violence began on April 10 with a raid in Kampani Maro where 10 villagers were kidnapped, one was killed, and another wounded, and seven more Christians were abducted in a separate incident that day. In total, more than 60 abductions have been reported in the area over the past two months, according to the report. 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