Last month, Islamists in Nigeria's Plateau state destroyed more than 200 homes and churches, like the one pictured here.
Last month, Islamists in Nigeria's Plateau state destroyed more than 200 homes and churches, like the one pictured here.
Aug. 26, 2021 | Nigeria

Dozens Killed, Many Displaced in Islamist Attack on Miango Village

[179] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Christians in Miango.

In recent weeks, militant Fulani Muslims have attacked villages in the Miango area of Plateau state, Nigeria, killing many and displacing thousands. As the violence escalated over the following days, the Islamists destroyed hundreds of homes and churches as well as the villagers’ crops, which were being prepared for harvest, eliminating their food source and livelihoods. “The reason for the attack is simple: the Fulani want to wipe out the Christian communities,” a front-line worker said. Pray for an end to the violence so that front-line workers can respond to the needs of those who suffered in the attack. Pray for those who have lost loved ones and homes, and pray those suffering from the attacks will be healed. Pray also that the Islamists will experience the love of God in Christ.

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  • Dear Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ I come to You on behalf of Your people who are being persecuted and abused and traumatized, please give them comfort!
    christine s - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Christians in Miango: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Comfort all the bereaved. May the suddenly homeless have what they need to start over. Fully heal all the injured. Bring the Islamist attackers to repentance.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, help these precious Christian families in their terrible loss. Bring repentance to the wicked men who destroyed their homes and killed many. Help, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Lord I pray for those who attacked by the Fulani militants. I pray for a restoration of homes, crops, livelihoods and ways to live. I pray for their hope to remain secure in You and I pray for thriving. I pray for them to flourish despite opposition and be provided for. I pray for those who persecute them to encounter Jesus and be saved.
    Joy H - USA
  • FAther, how tragic to hear of this destruction. I pray that you will be with those who have suffered much from this attack. Please bring emotional, physical and spiritual healing. Please bring an end to the violence and please enable the front line workers to be able to be there to bring aid. Please work in the hearts of the attackers.
    Vicki W - USA
  • Heavenly Father, In the chaos & destruction & persecution against your children I pray that they will not be overcome with dismay & fear from the enemy. I pray that the Holy Spirit will fill them with peace, faith, comfort, wisdom & courage. I pray that Christians in Miango will find rest & shelter & healing. Shine your light in the spititual darkness.
    Tracey B - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father,
    We lift up to You our Christian brothers and sisters in Miango who have suffered so greatly for Your name's sake. Meet their needs, physical, spiritual and mental. Heal wounds and the hearts of loss who have lost loved ones. Move in the hearts of their persecutors, that they may know Your love!
    In the name of Jesus, Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Please, Lord, bring truth and hope to the Fulani people. Lord, You brought Apostle Paul to his knees and you can do the same to these attacking villages and so many people. Spirit of God, Help.
    Gustav J - USA
  • Father, These attacks are fierce and have destroyed the livelihood of many of your children. We trust you to provide for them. Strengthen their faith while they wait for their lives to be re-established. Please heal the wounded and comfort those who have lost loved ones. Replace fear with faith that you will meet their needs. Thank you Father.
    Laurie P - USA
  • Loving Lord, protect your these people who are suffering. Holy Spirit heal their hearts and minds from the evil they have seen. Strengthen them Lord to do the next thing. Jehovah provide food water and shelter for the survivors. May the Fulani become disorganized and confused. May many turn their lives to you Jesus. Amen.
    Gloria P - USA
  • Lord minister healing to your people in Miango. Let them feel your love for them and let them have the forgiveness in their hearts that they need so they'll be free.
    michele r - USA
  • Although some Fulanis have become Christians, these Fulanis are being held captive by Satan to do his will. We pray for their release, and that they will too bow the knee to Christ. We also pray for healing and provision for our brothers and sisters in Nigeria, who endure tribulations rather than abandon their eternal hope for temporary relief.
    Toni D - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, we lift up the precious Christians and innocent people in Miango, Nigeria. Father, you know the persecution and wickedness around them. We ask you to fight on their behalf and reveal yourself to them in a Mighty Way. May the attackers come to know Christ because of the love of your people there. In Jesus' Name, Amen!
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Oh Lord, my heart grieves with my brothers and sisters in Nigeria who are enduring such hostility. Please heal those who need it. Comfort them in your love. Give them strength, guidance, and protection. Please provide for their needs. Remind them that this world is not their home. Draw the attackers to Jesus for salvation and transformation. Thank you
    Vicki Y - USA
  • In the forgiving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah El Roi, God Who sees, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we bless You for faithfulness of Christians in Miango. We ask for provision, that they not be deceived, a hedge of protection be upon them, and angels directly from heaven minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Oh Lord please comfort these believers who are suffering so severely at the hands of those who are Your enemies! You died for all of them- that all this suffering would NOT be in vain, and that many many people would turn to You, overturning the intent of Your true enemy. Please show Yourself to be their Defender and Father! Thank you for their faith!
    Margaret M - USA
  • Protect your children oh Lord.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our faithful brothers and sisters in Nigeria who face danger constantly from Fulani Muslims. I pray for those who have lost loved ones and homes; please heal those suffering from the attacks. May their persecutors have their hearts changed and experience the love of God. May the violence end so that front lines workers can work.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Oh Lord God Almighty, we call upon you to intervene in Miango and other villages in Nigeria that have been under attack by Fulani Muslims. We call for your help because we have confidence in you and we know that you can bring this carnage to an end. I pray for the church that it would grow under these circumstances. I ask all that in the name of Jesus.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • In the marvelous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God Who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ we adore You for faithfulness of Christians in Miango. We ask that they might know height and depth of Your love, a hedge of protection be upon them and angels directly from heaven minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, Nigeria has so much pain. Please intervene in this village and all over the country to turn attackers to you and usher in peace. You are our only hope, God. Most of all, encourage your believers with hope and a future, secure in you.
    Emily G - USA
  • Father please help the victims of these attacks to be assured that you are still with them. May they know the presence of Jesus in their lives and rejoice that they have eternal life.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Father, please bring hope and healing to the believers in Miango. I pray that their faith would not fail, but continues to mature. Please bring comfort to their hearts as they grieve all they've lost. I pray you would cause the Fuliani Muslims hearts to soften so that they may receive You. Let their weapons and plans be depleted and defeated. Amen.
    Adria C - USA
  • "The thief comes only to steal, kill, and destroy." True and wise words from our Savior. One day, thanks to Jesus, evil and violence will not longer exist. I ask for Your heavy hand upon these murderous cowards who hate the one, true GOD. Comfort those suffering so greatly from these attacks dear Lord. Help them in all their needs in Jesus' name.
    Kathy G - USA
  • Help our Brothers and sisters recover what they lost and multiple it tenfold and heal those in need . Help them remain strong.
    Debbie V - USA
  • I ask you, God, that these Christians would be given the power from you to forgive their attackers. I pray for comfort and restoration of what has been lost as much as possible. Your kingdom come and your will be done in the hearts of everyone involved in this situation!
    David R - USA
  • Lord I pray right now for these Christians in mango. Lord you hate division... and your word says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms" . Lord restore to them what was lost. Show them love
    Jessica S - USA
  • Dear LORD God, please break the power of the enemy over the Fulani militants. May they know Your love in Christ. Please protect Miango from further harm. Please restore the homes, crops, and churches. And comfort the grieving with Your divine comfort. Your will be done. In Jesus' Name. Thank You. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Lord, how long will our brothers and sisters in Nigeria suffer from this violence and attempted ethnic cleansing? Arise and save them, God! Break the power of those that plan violence and restore peace and justice to the land. May your name continue to be worshipped in Miango, and may those who do violence be ashamed and repent toward Jesus' message.
    Brad H - USA
  • Father God You are the mighty protector of Your faithful children. Thank You for these Nigerians. Drive out the Muslims & stop the destruction of the Christians & their villages, their food source, & their livelihoods. Fill them with faith & strength, heal their hearts & bodies, help them to forgive. Give them hope. Prosper them. In Jesus name I pray.
    Regena K - USA
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