Nigeria: Attack on Christian mission

Written by Super User 21 Jul 2011

A bomb explosion at All Christian-Fellowship Mission in Suleja on Sunday killed one man and two women. It happened as church members were in a meeting after a church service. No group claimed responsibility, but it follows reports that the Islamic militant group Boko Haram issued warnings to Nigerians to avoid Christian, security agent’s, and government institutions, or else face death. The attack coincides with a surge in violence over the weekend. Churches remain closed following a day of violence on Saturday with multiple explosions in parts of the city. A special ambassador for Christian Solidarity Worldwide called for the protection of churches and a full investigation into reports of violence by the Joint Military Task Force, saying, ‘If the alleged Boko Haram statement is accurate and their target is now shifting increasingly towards the church, Christians are in greater danger than ever, as their places of worship provide soft targets.’

Pray: for believers and their property to be protected as the area remains on high alert against further attacks. (Ps.20:1)

 

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