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Kidnapped Priests and Christian Civilians Still Held by Islamists in Nigeria, by Antonio Graceffo – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

Kidnapped Priests and Christian Civilians Still Held by Islamists in Nigeria, by Antonio Graceffo

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In addition to the thousands of Christians killed in Nigeria, thousands have been kidnapped, many of whom have yet to be recovered. Photo courtesy of the Pastoral Journal of Bishop Denis Isizoh, a countryside pastor in Nigeria.

By Antonio Graceffo, Gateway Pundit, April 15, 2026

Dr. Antonio Graceffo, PhD, China MBA, is an economist and national security analyst with a focus on China and Russia. He is a graduate of American Military University.

Photo of authorCurrently, more Christians are being systematically murdered in Nigeria than in all other countries of concern combined.

In 2025, over 7,000 Nigerian Christians were murdered by Islamic militants, including Boko Haram, also known as JAS, Islamic State – West African Province (ISWAP), JNIM, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, and Fulani and Koyam militias. Countless others have been abducted and held for ransom or never returned.

The problem has been described by prominent voices as “Islamization” and “Fulanization.” Violence in 2026 is already outpacing previous years, and with Nigerian general elections approaching, political tensions are high. ….