Is there a Christian genocide in Nigeria? Evidence shows all faiths are under attack by terrorists

By: Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 5, 2025

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Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Terrorism and insurgency have ravaged parts of Nigeria since 2009, especially in the northern regions. Tens of thousands of Nigerians have been killed and millions have been displaced by the violence. Nigeria was ranked sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, with a score of 7.658, moving up from eighth place in 2023 and 2024.

US president Donald Trump declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” in November 2025.

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