Islamists have attacked many Christian communities, such as this one in another part of Nigeria, in recent years.
Islamists have attacked many Christian communities, such as this one in another part of Nigeria, in recent years.
May. 28, 2026 | Nigeria

Over 30 Christians Killed in Palm Sunday Attack

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

More than 30 Christians were killed by radical Islamists on Palm Sunday. On March 29, 2026, around 7:45 p.m., a group of jihadi terrorists on motorbikes rode into a crowded outdoor market in the Christian area of Jos, Nigeria. The group was yelling “Allahu Akbar!” and began shooting unarmed people. Bystanders ran for cover, but the Islamists killed some 30 people and injured even more. “The area is a 100% Christian community,” said a front-line worker. “Right now, the entire region is under curfew. There is a serious tension within Jos and its environs, and people fear another deadly attack by the terrorists.” The front-line worker asks for prayer for the families of the victims, for those who have been injured and for Nigerian Christians to show the light of Christ to their enemies despite such attacks.

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  • Father God
    I ask that you would put your loving arms around this community, especially the ones that lost loved ones and heal those who were injured. I pray that this community would not be afraid and be brave enough to shine the light of Christ throughout the area. I also ask that you would take the blinders off of their persecutors. Jesus name amen
    lorri h - USA
  • Padre, por piedad no te olvides de Tus siervos en Nigeria, que se ven tan perseguidos, como lo muestra ese ataque en Domingo de Ramos, en que fueron atacados tan brutalmente, enmla ciudad de Jos. Pedimos por la manifestacion de Tu poder en medio de tanta violencia, y que puedas sostener a las familias de las victimas, y que Tu luz brille pese a todo.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • 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 families of recently killed believers. Open their killers' hearts to You, bringing hope & peace to all Nigeria! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Mighty Father God, please help those in Nigeria who have been injured & persecuted for Christ. Help them to forgive their enemies. Provide peace Isaiah 26:3 NKJV "" "You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You." Help Nigerian Christians to show the light of Christ to their enemies. In the Name of Jesus
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Oh God we deplore this mass killing in Nigeria. Stay the hands of these terrorists that they can no longer wreak havoc on your people. We pray for healing for the injured and comfort for the families of the victims.
    We pray in Jesus name, Amen

    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord, may You comfort my Nigerian brothers and sisters who were injured and those who lost loved ones in this attack. May Your peace and provision rise above the darkness. May what Satan intended for evil, be for good. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Beloved Father: How long will You allow the enemy to devour Your lambs? Arise in defense of our brethren. Strike Your terror into the Islamists. Fight against them in Your fury. Please heal our injured brethren. Please comfort them, provide for them, strengthen them, & encourage them. Help them to forgive the enemy that they will turn to Christ. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for the families of the victims, for those who have been injured and for Nigerian Christians to show the light of Christ to their enemies despite such attacks. We are taught forgiveness, as You forgave us. Allow them to display Your love, that they seek You Lord.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Heavenly Father God, I know you hear the cries of these morning Christians for those slaughtered please touch the families in their surviving Christians in the area with your love, help them to forgive and to carry on in a strong defense of joy to know you are with them always no matter what happens help them to celebrate the memories of those gone.
    Pam W - USA