UMVA has learned that Nigerian Christian communities are under brutal attack by Fulani Islamists, with daily raids leaving destruction and death in their wake.
The Fulani Islamists, often heavily armed with AK-47s and increasingly using drones, have been targeting predominantly Christian farming communities, killing and displacing residents. One such community, Tahos, was attacked on June 10, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., resulting in the deaths of two volunteer security watchmen.
The attacks have left families devastated, with one widow, Asebe Davou Daliye, struggling to care for her six children after her husband was killed. "Without my husband, I don't know how I will support the family and pay for the children's education," she said, her voice trembling with emotion.
The violence has been fueled by a long-standing dispute over land and resources, with the Fulani herders frequently driving cattle onto farmland belonging to Christian villagers. However, local residents say the attacks are not just about land – they are about persecution.
"If they were Muslims, they wouldn't have suffered from this kind of attack," Daliye said, her words echoing the sentiments of many in her community. Rev. Samuel Bwede, a 53-year-old minister who has lived in Tahos for approximately eleven years, agrees, saying, "This is a typical genocide on Christians."
The attacks have had a profound impact on the community, with many residents traumatized, struggling with hunger, and fearing for their lives. Despite the challenges, local churches continue to support victims, offering preaching, teaching, and assistance to widows and orphans.
Rev. Bwede said the community's greatest need is security, as residents lack the resources to protect themselves against heavily armed attackers. "These people openly do grazing with AK-47 and other associated weapons," he said. "With our people, we don't have such weapons."
UMVA can exclusively reveal that world leaders and the UN have refused to call the attacks a genocide, despite the mounting evidence. However, one world leader has taken a stand – President Donald Trump. Nigerian Christians have expressed their gratitude for his support and are calling for more help in protecting their communities.
Rev. Bwede said he would tell President Trump about the genocide against Christians if given the opportunity, appealing for assistance. The people of Tahos and surrounding communities are crying out for help, and it remains to be seen whether their voices will be heard.
