**Escalating Violence Against Christians in Nigeria Raises Alarm** A survivor of Boko Haram's violence is calling for urgent international intervention as attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria escalate. Two years ago, the individual was kidnapped by the militant group and held captive, praying daily for a chance to reunite with family. After a miraculous escape, they now witness the ongoing violence that threatens the lives of many.

This year alone, over 7,000 Christians have reportedly been killed in coordinated attacks across Central Nigeria. Entire villages, primarily Christian farming communities, have been destroyed, forcing families into makeshift camps. Many are traumatized and uncertain about returning home.

In April, a series of assaults in the Bokkos area resulted in hundreds of deaths within a week. One community reported 52 fatalities in a single attack, while another incident in Bassa saw at least 51 people killed in a pre-dawn raid. Attackers set homes ablaze, targeting families as they slept. In Riyom, ambushes and targeted killings persisted for months, including an attack on a bus that left 12 passengers dead.

The violence is described as systematic and coordinated, aimed at erasing Christian communities rather than random acts of aggression. The survivor emphasizes that this is not merely a conflict over land but a campaign of terror disguised as ethnic and religious strife. Despite the severity of the situation, the Nigerian government has been criticized for downplaying the crisis and failing to provide adequate protection, food, or medical care to those displaced.

Local leaders have reportedly warned communities against speaking to the media, but the survivor insists that silence will not protect them. They stress that the Nigerian government must take responsibility for the safety of its citizens, particularly during vulnerable times like planting and harvest seasons.

Immediate security measures are needed to protect these communities, along with humanitarian corridors to deliver essential aid. The survivor calls for independent investigations into the violence, stating that impunity fuels the ongoing killings.

The political landscape in Nigeria has also been criticized, with politicians accused of using the suffering of victims as campaign fodder while failing to take action. The survivor urges the United States and other Western nations to hold Nigeria accountable for its human rights violations, advocating for the reinstatement of Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom violations.

International partners are encouraged to support independent investigations and humanitarian efforts. Many displaced families are struggling to survive on minimal food and lack access to clean water and medical care. Children are missing out on education, and the needs in these camps are immense.

The survivor emphasizes that the victims of these attacks are not combatants but ordinary people—farmers, families, and children—who desire to live peacefully and practice their faith. Without urgent action, entire Christian communities in Nigeria's Middle Belt could vanish, and the violence may spread across the Sahel region, posing a global security threat.

As a witness to the unfolding crisis, the survivor implores the global community not to ignore the suffering in Nigeria. They believe that with courage and international support, it is still possible to halt the violence and begin the long process of rebuilding lives and communities.