Report Reveals Identities Of Several Nigerians Killed In Religious, Terror Attacks Between November, December

A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has identified at least 82 Nigerians who lost their lives in religious and terrorist attacks, warning that the escalating jihadist violence in Nigeria is pushing affected communities toward a dangerous tipping point. 

The report seen by SaharaReporters on Thursday contained fresh documentation of killings, abductions and widespread destruction of property across several states.

In the special report released on Thursday to mark the post–77th anniversary of the World Human Rights Declaration, the rights group said 82 persons were killed and 147 abducted between November 23 and December 17, 2025. 

It alleged that the attacks were carried out by jihadist militants, allied armed groups and, in some cases, state security personnel.

According to Intersociety, four Christian clerics were among those killed during the 24-day period, while scores of churches were attacked or destroyed, particularly in the Middle Belt and parts of southern Nigeria.

The group said the latest figures bring the total number of Christians killed, injured, abducted or forcibly disappeared between September and mid-December 2025 to 362 deaths and 780 abductions, representing an average of four deaths and seven abductions daily.

The report noted that the victims included pregnant women, newborns and children under the age of 10. At least 314 schoolchildren were reportedly abducted within the period, with 165 pupils and 12 teachers still believed to be held in captivity.

Intersociety further alleged that between 800 and 850 Christians remain held in jihadist camps located in forests around Rijana, Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, despite the proximity of major military formations.

It read, "Names Of 82 Christians Killed By Jihadists And Soldiers In 24 Days Of Nov 23-Dec 17, 2025: Their names: 1. Francis Orkeen, 2. Ortega Msughaondo and 3. Amba Tseke (killed by Fulani Jihadists on Nov 27, 

2025 in New Gboko, Takum, Taraba State), 4. Lumunga Adenger, killed by Fulani Jihadists on Nov 31 in Jimeigo, Takum, Taraba State; 5. Tyoakula Atsenga, 6. Peter Adu, 7. Godwin Vernumber, 8. Shaagee Wombo and 9. Aondo Baaki (parishioners of St Stephen’s Mini Parish of St Paul’s Mother Parish, killed by Fulani Jihadists on Dec 9, 2025 

in Mbatyula/Mbelev, Katsina-Ala in Benue State); 10. Mngusuun Terdue, 11. Imghoga Oraenyi, 12, Tomuter Tulen, 13. Orteer Mnyiangban, 14. Mhenuter Orsaansega, 15. Martha Orsaanshega, 16. Tyohuna Lorbeer, 17. Orsee Mfanyi, 18. Kanyityo Terna, 19. Dooseer Iorsaa, 20. Mlumunga Tyodoo, 21. Mlumunga Iember and 22. Sesugh Torhemba (17 returning Christian IDPs ambushed and killed on Dec 10, 2025 in Tse-Ajogo and Nyanmve 

villages of Rafin Kada, Wukari County of Taraba State by members of another community in inter-communal 

conflict (Choba-Bachama)-reportedly instigated by Fulani Jihadists and their leaders for land grabbing, conquest 

and Islamisation of their lands) Others: 23. Precious Joshua (17 years), 24. Isaac Joshua (9 years), 25. Mary Joshua (7 years) and 26. Eve Sambo (3 years). They are four underage children heartlessly killed by Fulani Jihadists in Barkin Ladi in 

Plateau State on Dec 14, 2025; 27. Florence Frank, 28. Suzy Tanko, 29. Marry Talmon, 30. Mercy Kennedy,  31. Lucky Yakubu, 32. Pwamwasari Tami, 33. Mary Shikauno, 34. Destiny Gilbson, 35. Hunbokwama 

Nickson and two others: 36. and 37. (eleven defenceless Adamawa Christian women protesters including a child of eleven years gruesomely killed by soldiers of 23 Brigade in Yola, Adamawa State on Dec 8, 2025; 

during which 51 others critically injured including 23 hospitalised in Numan and 28 hospitalised in Yola). 

"According to Masara Kim, a seasoned journalist and conflict reporter in Jos, Jihadist militants on Dec 14, 2025, killed six Christians including a Pastor in different parts of Plateau State (they represented 

Nos. 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43. and 44.; on Dec 7, 2025, Jihadists killed an Assistant Pastor of Dunamis Church, Pastor Moses Wada and abducted the presiding pastor, his wife and several other members numbering 

over a dozen. The abduction took place along Enugu-Kogi Road. The slain pastor represented No 45 in our 

list of more than 70 Christian deaths since Nov 23, 2025. The Rest: Four Christians were killed by Jihadists on Sunday, Dec 14, 2025 and scores of others numbering 

not less than 10 abducted; during which one member of Cherubim and Seraphim Church was killed and 20 other members abducted in Ayetoro-Kri, Kabba/Bunu County of Kogi State and in Oke-Agi and Illai in 

Mopamuro County of Kogi State, respectively; thereby raising the number of Christian deaths in the past 

24 days to 50. Death of Venerable Edwin Achi of Kaduna Anglican Communion, abducted since Oct 28, 2025 alongside his wife and daughter and presumed death of Rev Father Bobbo Paschal, abducted since 

Nov 17, 2025 in Kaduna State and four other Christians killed in Jihadist Fulani captivity after Nov 23, 2025 further raised the Christian deaths since past 24 days of Nov 23-Dec 17, 2025 to 55; in addition to over

four Christians killed by Jihadist Fulani Militants on Monday, Dec 15, 2025 in Kofai-Amadu in Takum County of Taraba State. With this the Christian deaths have risen to 59. 

"A former County Councillor in 

Benue State, Hon Paul Mbatsaver Azahaan was on Sat Dec 13, 2025 killed in his residence by Jihadist Fulani 

Militants in Nzorov Ward, Guma, Benue State and as if these were not enough, not less than 12 Christians were slaughtered on Tuesday, Dec 16, 2025, five injured and three abducted when Jihadist Fulani Militants 

attacked artisanal miners in Ratoso Community in Fan District of Barkin Ladi County of Plateau State; thereby raising the number of Christian deaths to 72 by our statistical counting; during which, there were likelihood of additional ten Christian deaths representing the “Dark Figures”-totalling 82 Christian deaths recorded between Nov 23 and Dec 17, 2025." 

The report also detailed the destruction of 26 Catholic parishes and their mother parish, St. Paul’s Central Parish, in Aye-Twar (Agu-Centre), Katsina-Ala Diocese of Benue State, allegedly attacked by jihadist Fulani militants between late 2024 and December 2025.

According to parish records cited by Intersociety, more than 3,900 parishioners were displaced, 936 houses destroyed, and at least 32 people killed in a series of coordinated attacks. 

The affected parishes are now said to be abandoned and under the control of armed herders.

The group also cited multiple attacks on worshippers, miners and travellers in Plateau, Benue, Taraba, Kogi, Kaduna, Edo and Imo states.

Intersociety called for the immediate dismissal and prosecution of the commander of the 23 Army Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Amechi Agwu, over the Adamawa killings, and urged a wider investigation into the alleged infiltration of jihadist elements within military units.

The group also demanded the dissolution and reconstitution of Nigeria’s Federal Council of Ministers and senior security leadership, citing alleged ethno-religious imbalance and constitutional violations.

The group accused the President  Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government of maintaining a “culture of denial” that has enabled continued attacks on religious communities, arguing that constitutional provisions guaranteeing security, religious freedom and federal character are being violated.

It further urged the redeployment of thousands of soldiers and police personnel from roadblocks in the South-East and South-South to areas worst hit by violence in the Middle Belt and northern regions.