Nigeria: Report - 205 Christians Killed in Benue in Six Months

20 December 2013

At least 205 Christians have been killed in Benue State by Islamic extremists in the last six months, according to a report.

The report by Morning Star News, said the killings took place in Agatu Local Government Area from May to November and attributed the deaths to attacks on farmers by Fulani.

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