A new report by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has documented at least 82 Nigerians killed and 147 abducted in religious and terrorist attacks across multiple states between November 23 and December 17, 2025. The rights group warned that escalating jihadist violence is pushing affected communities toward a dangerous tipping point.

The report, seen by SaharaReporters, details killings, abductions, and destruction of property, particularly in Middle Belt and southern Nigeria. Four Christian clerics were among the victims, while scores of churches were attacked or destroyed during the period.

According to Intersociety, the total number of Christians killed, injured, abducted, or forcibly disappeared between September and mid-December 2025 now stands at 362 deaths and 780 abductions, averaging four deaths and seven abductions per day. Victims include pregnant women, newborns, and children under 10. At least 314 schoolchildren were abducted, with 165 pupils and 12 teachers still believed held in captivity.

The report also claims that 800–850 Christians remain in jihadist camps in forests around Rijana, Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State, despite nearby military formations.

Intersociety provided a detailed account of victims, including attacks by Fulani jihadists, inter-communal violence, and alleged involvement of some state security personnel. Notable incidents included:

• The killing of 17 returning Christian IDPs in Tse-Ajogo and Nyanmve villages of Taraba State.
• The deaths of four children aged 3–17 in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State.
• Attacks on Adamawa Christian women protesters, with 11 killed and 51 others critically injured.
• Multiple assaults on pastors and congregants in Plateau, Kogi, and Kaduna States.

The report also highlighted the destruction of 26 Catholic parishes in Benue State, displacing over 3,900 parishioners, destroying 936 homes, and killing at least 32 people. Many affected areas remain abandoned and under the control of armed herders.

Intersociety called for urgent action, including:

• The dismissal and prosecution of Brig.-Gen. Amechi Agwu, commander of the 23 Army Brigade, over Adamawa killings.
• A wider investigation into the alleged infiltration of jihadist elements within military units.
• Redeployment of soldiers and police from South-East and South-South roadblocks to Middle Belt and northern hotspots.
• Dissolution and reconstitution of the Federal Council of Ministers and senior security leadership, citing ethno-religious imbalance and constitutional violations.

The group accused the Bola Tinubu-led government of fostering a culture of denial, allowing continued attacks on religious communities while undermining constitutional guarantees of security, religious freedom, and federal character.