Bloody Holy Week: 147 killed in Nigeria

During the 2026 Christian Holy Week, at least 147 people were killed in Nigeria due to coordinated attacks, communal clashes, and criminal violence between March 29 and April 5. The violence affected several states, including Plateau, Benue, and Kaduna, sparking outrage among citizens and calls for urgent security reforms. The bloodshed began on Palm Sunday, with 41 deaths reported in Plateau and Kaduna states.