1,402 Christians killed in Nigeria between Jan-April 2026 - Intersociety alleges

The rights group Intersociety alleged that 1,402 Christians were killed and 1,800 abducted in Nigeria between January 1 and April 6, 2026. Despite the Nigerian government's denials of targeted killings of Christians, Intersociety reported an escalation of violence, including an additional 350 deaths and 110 abductions during Holy Week. Key states where these deaths occurred include Benue and Kaduna.