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Nigerian Christians respond to U.S. military action

Nigerian Christians express appreciation for U.S. military action against Islamic militant targets in far northwestern Nigeria on Dec. 25.
  • January 8, 2026
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Nigerian Christians respond to U.S. military action

Nigerian Christians express appreciation for U.S. military action against Islamic militant targets in far northwestern Nigeria on Dec. 25.

The strike follows the White House announcing on social media Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern in response to the ongoing killing of Christians in the country.

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Since the Dec. 25 strike, several news outlets have reported continuing attacks against Christians in parts of Nigeria.

Baptist Standard reached out to contacts in Nigeria for their response to the Dec. 25 strike.

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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Eric Black and originally published by Baptist Standard.

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