politics
March 9, 2026
Russian Orthodox Church parishioners killed in Nigeria
Terrorists attacked a village in the Nigerian state of Benue, killing and wounding parishioners, the Russian Orthodox Church said
TL;DR
- At least ten residents of the Christian village of Turan, Nigeria, were killed in a raid by Islamic terrorists.
- Two of the victims were parishioners of the Russian Orthodox Church, identified as Ioann Akule and Daniil Ahemba.
- This marks the first instance of Russian Orthodox Church parishioners in Africa being killed for their faith.
- The attack also wounded other residents and forced many to flee, creating a humanitarian crisis with shortages of essential resources.
- The Russian Orthodox Church's Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa has launched an urgent fundraising campaign to support the survivors.
- Nigeria's northwest region has experienced a surge in violence, including raids and kidnappings by armed gangs, affecting villages, schools, and places of worship.
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