persecution
Community Appeals to U.S. Government After Fulani Militias Kill Christian Worker, 3 Others
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by commsmanager , International Christian Concern
· July 8, 2026
· 6 min read
Community leaders in Plateau state, Nigeria, are appealing for international attention after the killing of a Christian church worker and community leader, John Telle Danjuma, and the separate killing of three people at a mining site in a nearby community. Danjuma was killed on June 24, near Gyu, al
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Key takeaway Danjuma was killed on June 24, near Gyu, also called Twins Hill, in the Miango area, about a quarter of a mile from the Nigerian Army’s shooting range, 20 miles west of Jos in Bassa Local Government Area.
Why this matters
The killing of John Telle Danjuma and three others in Plateau state, Nigeria, highlights the ongoing violence and persecution faced by Christian communities in the region. The Middle Belt, where Plateau is located, has become a hotspot for clashes between rural farming communities and armed groups, often along ethnic and religious lines. The fact that Danjuma was killed near a Nigerian Army shooting range, just 20 miles from the state capital Jos, raises questions about the effectiveness of security measures in the area. The appeal by community leaders for international attention underscores the need for greater awareness and support for persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria. As the US government considers its response, it will be important to monitor whether it will provide adequate support to address the root causes of the violence and ensure the safety of vulnerable communities like the Irigwe people in Miango.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: International Christian Concern ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Community leaders in Plateau state, Nigeria, are appealing for international attention after the killing of a Christian church worker and community leader, John Telle Danjuma, and the separate killing of three people at a mining site in a nearby community. Danjuma was killed on June 24, near Gyu, al
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