Joseph Oyewole Oyekunle

Over the years, Christians in Nigeria particularly from the Northern part of the country faced severe persecutions due to the activities of the extremist groups such as Boko Haram and Islamic State West Province (ISWAP).
This persecution is deeply rooted in historical tensions stemming from Nigeria’s colonial past, where religious divisions were exploited for political control, leading to long-standing grievances between the predominantly Muslim north and the largely Christian south. As a result, violent incidents targeting Christian communities have become alarmingly common, resulting in loss of life, displacement and widespread trauma among affected populations.
However, in recent years there is a rising tide of violence against the Christians in the southern part of the country which was once considered relatively safe. The growing crisis raises urgent questions about the insecurities facing Christian communities and the inability of the Nigerian government to protect its citizens.








