Nigerian Baptist Pastor Killed Amid Continuing Violence in Plateau State

A Baptist pastor was shot and killed in Nigeria's Plateau State while traveling to a church service, according to reports published September 23.

Samuel Nandi, pastor of a Baptist church in the Maraban Kantoma community, was reportedly ambushed while traveling through the Barkin Ladi area. His son was also shot and hospitalized.

The killing was reported as part of a series of attacks over the weekend in which at least nine people were killed, according to Worthy News. The attacks occurred amid continuing violence affecting communities in Nigeria's Middle Belt.

Christian communities and religious-freedom organizations continue to call attention to the security situation and the protection of civilians and places of worship.