Nigeria has thousands widows like these Christian women whose husbands were killed by extremists.
Nigeria has thousands widows like these Christian women whose husbands were killed by extremists.
Mar. 12, 2026 | Nigeria

Killings, Kidnappings Continue

[9] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Nigeria.

Christians in Nigeria are being repeatedly killed and kidnapped by Islamists and bandit groups, even during worship services. In Nov. 2025, around 300 schoolchildren were taken from a Christian school in one state. In Jan. 2026, around 30 people were killed in an attack in the same area. And on Sunday, Jan. 18, 172 Christians were kidnapped as they participated in services inside three different churches in another state. “The situation seems to be getting worse for Christians in Nigeria,” said a front-line worker. “Nowhere in northern Nigeria is safe for Christians, but they continue to live there because it is their ancestral homeland.” He said that Christians in Nigeria, however, are resilient. “Every morning that Christians wake up, especially in northern Nigeria, is a grace because they know at any time an attack may happen with no guarantee of protection from the government authorities. Their hope is in God and him alone!”

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  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Nigeria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing kidnapping & even death. Open Islamists' hearts to Christ, bringing peace & hope to Nigeria. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, bless these courageous Christians in Nigeria. Please provide for their needs both spiritual & physical. Comfort them in their pain & loss of their loved ones. As they hope in You, let peace & joy abound in their hearts. Let them forgive their persecutors. Be glorified through this situation. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Lord, may Your peace always be present in the lives of those who are under such constant threat of attack and kidnapping. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Oh Father we weep over the continued brutality against your people in nohern Nigeria. We pray confound aand confuse he ranks of these militants that they may not be able to carry out their dastardly attacks. Empower your children to remain steadfast in the face of such persecution. If they should move toa safer location, put it in their hearts to do
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for Christians in Nigeria that are being kidnapped and even killed for their faith. As stated, every morning that Christians wake up, is a grace because they know at any time an attack may happen with no guarantee of protection from the government authorities. Their hope is in You alone, in faithfulness for safety.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Dear LORD, I pray for faithfulness to You for Nigerian Christians, that no matter what they will lift Your name high and bring the lost to You. Thank You LORD- continue to comfort them and give them miracles and blessings untold.
    Teresa R - USA
  • Our father in heaven we commit your children in Nigeria into your hands for deliverance and protection, please keep them from evil and help them. Comfort all those who have lost family members and strengthen them, Restore unto us the joy of your salvation and give us peace by your presence, for in you alone we trust in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Beloved Father: Please protect Your lambs in Nigeria! Be a wall of fire around them & the glory in their midst! Please fight against the enemies of Christ. Destroy their weapons, dry up their finances, confuse their counsels, & make Your holy terror to fall upon them. Strengthen & encourage our persecuted brethren. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear Lord God in Heaven, we've been praying Nigeria for years yet things continue to get worse and worse. My heart is broken for these people. Let them continue to worship You despite all the trauma. May someone intervene to end tragedy. Let the perpetrators of these crimes be brought to justice with repentance and conviction to turn their trust in Je.
    Bill P - USA