Nigeria: Muslims murder five Christians who were working on their farms, and three more while they were sleeping
Sep 9, 2025 8:00 am
“Make ready for them all that you can of force and of warhorses, so that by them you may strike terror in the enemy of Allah and your enemy…” (Qur’an 8:60)
“Boko Haram Terrorists Kill Eight Christians in Northeast Nigeria,” Morning Star News, September 2, 2025:
ABUJA, Nigeria (Christian Daily International–Morning Star News) – Members of Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on Saturday (Aug. 30) killed five Christians in Borno state, Nigeria, and three others in another area of the state on Sunday, sources said.
The terrorists killed five Christians working on their farms in Ngoshe village, Gwoza County, and on Sunday (Aug. 31) attacked Mussa village in Askira-Uba County, killing three Christians as they slept in their homes, said area resident Hauwa Samuel….
“Yes, there were two incidents of Boko Haram insurgents attacking two communities in Gwoza and Askira-Uba Local Government Areas,” said Nanum Kenneth, state police spokesperson. “Reports from our officers in the two areas showed that five persons were killed at Ngoshe community, in Gwoza Local Government Area, while three others were killed in Mussa community in Askira-Uba Local Government area.”
Reuben Kovangiya, spokesperson for the Nigerian military in Borno State, also confirmed the attacks.
“Our personnel have been working assiduously to ensure that these attacks are curtailed, and we assure communities in Borno state that they will be protected by all means at our disposal,” Kovangiya said.
A member of Nigeria’s National Assembly, Sen. Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, said Boko Haram militants also burned dozens of houses in Sunday’s attack.
“Yes, it’s true that Boko Haram terrorists have continued their attacks against communities in the southern part of Borno state,” Ndume said…. |
