Last Updated on 6 February 2026
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ABUJA, NIGERIA – February 6, 2026 — Following the catastrophic attack on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kwara State on February 3, Naijadazz has released a policy briefing urging international stakeholders including U.S. President Donald Trump and the African Union to interpret Nigeria’s current security surge with rigorous, data-driven discernment.
Naijadazz extends profound condolences to the families of the 162 confirmed victims in Woro. Every life lost is a tragedy that demands justice. However, while some analysts use this localized massacre to argue that violence in Nigeria is “indiscriminate,” the briefing cautions against concluding that all religious groups face “equal vulnerability.”
“Tragedy must not be confused with parity,” states the Naijadazz briefing. While Woro represents a horrific localized surge of jihadist expansion, independent data confirms that the overwhelming, systematic target of coordinated religious cleansing remains Nigeria’s Christian minority.
2025–2026 By the Numbers: Visualizing the Disparity
| State | Christians Killed / Abducted | Muslims Killed / Abducted |
| Benue | 1,310 Killed | 29 Killed |
| Plateau | 546 Killed | 48 Killed |
| Kaduna | 1,116 Abducted | 101 Abducted |
Data Source: Open Doors World Watch List 2026 and Intersociety Reporting (Jan 2026).
Key Global Indicators:
- 72% Global Epicenter: Nigeria accounts for 72% of all Christians killed for their faith worldwide, an increase from previous years.
- 32 Deaths Per Day: In 2025, an average of 32 Christians were murdered every day specifically for their identity or community affiliation.
- Infrastructure Erasure: over 19,100 churches have been razed or shuttered since 2009, reflecting a strategic effort to dismantle faith-based presence.
Understanding the Nature of the Crisis
- Woro (Feb 2026): a tragedy of jihadist expansion. Reports indicate the attack was triggered after residents rejected an ultimatum to embrace Sharia rule. This represents a threat to civil governance.
- The Middle Belt: a theater of systematic cleansing. Coordinated raids are aimed at permanent displacement of over 12 million Christians and the occupation of ancestral lands.
Naijadazz emphasizes that humanitarian aid and diplomatic pressure must reflect these long-term trends rather than responding only to isolated criminal headlines.
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Legal / Editorial Disclaimer: This press release is published for informational and analytical purposes. Naijadazz relies on publicly available reports from humanitarian organizations (Open Doors, Intersociety, Barnabas Aid) and open-source intelligence. References to public figures are made in the context of policy discussion and do not constitute allegations of criminal liability. Naijadazz condemns all forms of violence against civilians, regardless of religion or ethnicity.
