Two churches destroyed in northern Nigeria
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Tension is rising in the northern Nigerian town of Yelwa, in Bauchi State, after two churches were attacked and destroyed within a three day period, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide. –
Christian Today reports Reports indicate that local Muslims dismantled the foundation stones of a new church belonging to the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) in Sabon Kaura on Sunday.
Bauchi’s Military Commandant, Commissioner of Police and Deputy
Governor visited the area on Monday to investigate further and a guard
was placed around the facility. However, despite the presence of these
troops, an Anglican church two kilometres away was then burnt down on
Tuesday evening.
Although there are currently less direct attacks on church buildings
than in the past, churches in northern Nigeria and in central states
continue to face regular harassment. They often have difficulties
obtaining land or getting permission for construction. Churches there
are commonly dismantled without adequate compensation, on the orders of
local authorities.