The article discusses the alarming levels of violence against Christians in Nigeria, highlighting statistics from a six-year study by the Observatory for Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA). Between 2020 and 2025, over 79,000 people were killed in Nigeria, averaging seven attacks per day. Of these victims, more than 42,000 were civilians, with the majority of deaths attributed to Fulani-related militant groups rather than Boko Haram or Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP). The study challenges common misconceptions that blame Boko Haram disproportionately, emphasizing that Fulani militias are responsible for 44% of civilian deaths, compared to just 12% by Boko Haram and ISWAP combined. The report stresses the need for a more accurate understanding of the conflict dynamics in Nigeria.
Bias read (Progressive): The article emphasizes the disproportionate responsibility of Fulani militias for civilian deaths, challenging Western narratives that focus on Boko Haram. This framing highlights systemic issues within Nigeria’s internal security and criticizes external misinterpretations, aligning with a left-wing





