Abuja: A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law has revealed a sharp rise in targeted attacks against Christian communities across several Nigerian states. The group says that between October 28 and November 11, at least 101 Christians were killed and 114 others were kidnapped in a series of raids carried out by armed groups.

According to the report, the worst-hit areas were the states of Taraba, Plateau, Kaduna and Benue, which have long struggled with clashes involving militant herders, extremist groups and criminal gangs. Taraba recorded the highest number of fatalities with 34 deaths, followed by Plateau with 22, Kaduna with 16 and Benue with 15. Four people were killed in Borno and one in Edo during the same period.

The rights group also report

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