Five Christians Slain in Brutal Ambush on Church Bible Study

Five Christians Slain in Brutal Ambush on a Church Bible Study in Kampani, Kaduna (July 11, 2025)

On Friday, July 11, 2025, five believers were killed during a violent attack on a Bible study gathering at an Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) location in Kampani village, Kajuru area, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Reports from local residents say the attack happened in the afternoon and left multiple others wounded.

Names reported among the five who were killed:

• Victor Haruna
• Dogara Jatau
• Luka Yari
• Jesse Dalami
• Bawu John

Names reported among the wounded:

• Samuel Aliyu
• Philip Dominic
• Jacob Hussaini

This was not only an attack on individuals—it was an attack on ordinary Christians doing ordinary faithfulness: opening the Bible, praying, and gathering in peace.

A Grief That Must Be Named
Many believers in Nigeria’s Middle Belt and surrounding regions live under constant threat from armed criminal groups. Families describe fear that follows them into homes, roads, and farms. When the danger becomes routine, the heart can grow numb—but the Body of Christ must not become numb.

The persecuted church is not a headline. It is a family.

Where We Stand as Christians
Scripture does not ask us to pretend evil is small. It teaches us to lament honestly, pray boldly, and refuse revenge—while still pleading for protection, justice, and peace.

God Is Our Refuge (CEV)
https://goodchristiannetwork.com/bible/OpentheBible/PSA046.htm

The Lord Walks With His People in the Valley (CEV)
https://goodchristiannetwork.com/bible/OpentheBible/PSA023.htm

Do Not Be Afraid—God Strengthens His Own (CEV)
https://goodchristiannetwork.com/bible/OpentheBible/ISA41.htm

When Suffering Comes, Christ Calls Us to Endure With Hope (CEV)
https://goodchristiannetwork.com/bible/OpentheBible/1PE03.htm

How We Can Pray and Respond

Need in This Moment | What to Pray | What Love Can Do
Sorrow and Trauma | Comfort for families and healing for survivors | Support trusted relief and counseling efforts through local churches
Fear and Insecurity | Protection over gatherings, roads, and farms | Encourage practical safety planning for vulnerable communities
Justice and Peace | Wise leadership and effective security | Keep attention on the suffering so it is not forgotten
Persevering Faith | Courage to keep following Jesus | Stand in ongoing prayer, not “one-day concern”

A Prayer for the Church in Nigeria
Lord Jesus, strengthen the grieving. Comfort the wounded. Protect the vulnerable. Give wisdom to leaders and courage to pastors. Let the gospel remain bright where violence tries to silence worship. Surround Your people with Your presence, and keep them steady in faith. Amen.