Nigerian Christians under siege
(From The Voice of the Martyrs, Persecution and Prayer Alert)
NIGERIA—Hundreds of people in a predominantly Christian village in Nigeria are dead following a horrific attack by the Muslim militant group Boko Haram.
Boko Haram militants chanting “Allahu Akbar” (“God is great”) attacked the village of Izghe in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State in the middle of the night on February 15. After ordering the villagers to gather together, the assailants then opened fire, chasing down anyone who attempted to escape. At least 100 were murdered. The gunmen, who were wearing military fatigues, also set fire to houses, looted food supplies and stole several vehicles.
Boko Haram launched similar attacks on other villages in both Borno and Adamawa State the same day. The militant group, which has ties with al-Qaeda, seeks to impose Sharia, or Islamic law, throughout the country. Last year, hundreds of Christians were brutally murdered by the group, and many more continue to be terrorized.
For more information and several compelling video reports on the situation in Nigeria, click on this link: Reports from Nigeria.
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