Weekly Field Brief

The free weekly intelligence brief for the Body of Christ.

Nine abducted from Catholic night vigil in Benue; kidnappers demand ransom

Gunmen seized women and youths during a late-night vigil at St John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon District. Families say abductors later demanded N100m, then reduced it during negotiations.

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Taraba, Nigeria: CAN reports 25 killed and 114 churches shut after two-day attacks in Takum and Donga

Renewed violence across seven communities has triggered church closures and displacement, with Catholic parishes and multiple denominations affected. Christian leaders say the attacks are driving believers from their communities and disrupting ministry presence.

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Bandits torch police station and UMCA church in Niger State raid; at least five abducted

A pre-dawn attack on Agwara town left key security infrastructure burned and a church damaged—raising fresh concerns for Christian communities and ministry operations in Niger State.

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Boko Haram-linked attack kills pastor and four others in Tarfa village, Borno State

Conflicting local accounts place the assault in Tarfa and describe arson, looting, and a rapid, motorbike-borne raid—raising immediate security concerns for churches and Christian communities in remote Borno.

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Kenya: Rival youth clashes spill into Gatundu South church service attended by Rigathi Gachagua

A Sunday service in Kiambu County was disrupted after rival youth groups clashed outside the church, prompting teargas deployment and multiple injuries. Police say at least 15 suspects were arrested as political accusations followed.

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Nigeria Middle Belt: Bandit wave kills 42 men, abducts women and children; Catholic sites hit

A multi-day bandit campaign in Niger and Kebbi states culminated in a mass execution at Kasuwan Daji and attacks on Catholic facilities—prompting displacement and renewed security concerns for church-linked communities.

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ISWAP propaganda claims arson attack on Christian community in Adamawa, issues nationwide threats

A late-December claim of attacks in northeastern Nigeria is now paired with early-January propaganda threatening Christians countrywide—raising concern for churches and faith-based operations beyond ISWAP’s core areas.

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Armed Attack on Church Service in Dosso Region, Niger Leaves Two Dead

Gunmen reportedly entered a church during a late-night service in Mailo village, firing into the air and sparking panic. A local account says a husband and wife were later pursued and killed.

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Mass police raid hits Yayang house-church network in Zhejiang ahead of Christmas

Reports say more than 1,000 officers stormed Yayang Church in Wenzhou-area Zhejiang, detaining hundreds and placing key coworkers under criminal detention. The operation appears tied to pressure over “Sinicization” compliance measures.

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Armed Robbery Attempt at Church North of Durban Leaves Three Shot During Prayer Meeting

A Tuesday-night prayer gathering was disrupted when armed suspects entered a church north of Durban and opened fire during an attempted robbery. The incident underscores the vulnerability of worship services to opportunistic violent crime.

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Prominent Pastor Shot Dead in Targeted Attack in Gujranwala, Pakistan

The killing in Punjab’s industrial hub underscores persistent vulnerability of religious minorities and potential risks for local Christian workers and ministries.

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Mass Abduction at Catholic School in Niger State Highlights Escalating Kidnap Threat to Christian Institutions

Armed men abducted hundreds of children and staff from a Catholic school in Niger State, echoing past mass kidnappings in Nigeria’s north. Christian schools, churches, and mission-linked facilities remain high-value targets.

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Gunmen Attack Church Service, Abduct Worshippers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Armed bandits opened fire on a church congregation in Eruku, Kwara State, abducting multiple worshippers. The incident underscores persistent kidnapping risks for Christian gatherings in north-central Nigeria.

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Christians Evicted and Churches Closed in Pakistan Amid Rising Persecution

From shuttered sanctuaries to violent evictions, believers in Pakistan face mounting hostility as authorities turn a blind eye.

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Plot Foiled in the Capital: Man Arrested Outside D.C. Church With Explosives

Authorities say the suspect carried over 200 homemade devices and a manifesto targeting a church during a Supreme Court event.

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Attack on Grand Blanc Church: Four Killed, Building Set Ablaze

A gunman opened fire, set the church on fire, and died in a shootout with police — plunging a normally peaceful congregation into mourning.

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Priest Killed in Enugu: Dozens Arrested in Crackdown

The assassination of a Catholic priest in southeastern Nigeria exposes rising threats against clergy and the state’s push for justice.

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Massacre in the DRC: Islamist Militants Attack Catholic Church

Dozens killed in one of the deadliest assaults against Christians in eastern Congo’s recent history.

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After the Shooting: A Reflection on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

The tragedy invites believers to consider the intersection of faith, politics, and witness in today’s culture.

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Plot Stopped at the Abbey: How Authorities Foiled a Threat Against St. Michael’s

An Orange County arrest underscores how swift law enforcement action can prevent violence before it begins.

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Tragedy at Annunciation

Shootings Rock Minneapolis Church–School

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“Pastor, Do You Have a Minute?”

How phishing scams are preying on churches—and what leaders can do right now

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ISIS Calls for Global Anti-Christian Campaign in New Propaganda Message

Terror group’s latest video urges attacks on Christians in Africa and Europe, revives call for Islamic tax on non-Muslims

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Irish Missionary and 3-Year-Old Among Nine Kidnapped in Haiti

Gang violence targets Christian orphanage in Kenscoff as international outcry grows

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Massacre at Midnight: Dozens Killed in Church Attack in Eastern DR Congo

Islamist militants linked to the Allied Democratic Forces stormed a Catholic church in Komanda, killing 49 worshippers during a vigil and abducting several more in one of the deadliest attacks on civilians in the region this year.

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Nine abducted from Catholic night vigil in Benue; kidnappers demand ransom

Taraba, Nigeria: CAN reports 25 killed and 114 churches shut after two-day attacks in Takum and Donga

Bandits torch police station and UMCA church in Niger State raid; at least five abducted

Boko Haram-linked attack kills pastor and four others in Tarfa village, Borno State

Kenya: Rival youth clashes spill into Gatundu South church service attended by Rigathi Gachagua

Nigeria Middle Belt: Bandit wave kills 42 men, abducts women and children; Catholic sites hit

ISWAP propaganda claims arson attack on Christian community in Adamawa, issues nationwide threats

Armed Attack on Church Service in Dosso Region, Niger Leaves Two Dead

Mass police raid hits Yayang house-church network in Zhejiang ahead of Christmas

Armed Robbery Attempt at Church North of Durban Leaves Three Shot During Prayer Meeting

Prominent Pastor Shot Dead in Targeted Attack in Gujranwala, Pakistan

Mass Abduction at Catholic School in Niger State Highlights Escalating Kidnap Threat to Christian Institutions

Gunmen Attack Church Service, Abduct Worshippers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Christians Evicted and Churches Closed in Pakistan Amid Rising Persecution

Plot Foiled in the Capital: Man Arrested Outside D.C. Church With Explosives

Attack on Grand Blanc Church: Four Killed, Building Set Ablaze

Priest Killed in Enugu: Dozens Arrested in Crackdown

Massacre in the DRC: Islamist Militants Attack Catholic Church

After the Shooting: A Reflection on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy

Plot Stopped at the Abbey: How Authorities Foiled a Threat Against St. Michael’s

Tragedy at Annunciation

“Pastor, Do You Have a Minute?”

ISIS Calls for Global Anti-Christian Campaign in New Propaganda Message

Irish Missionary and 3-Year-Old Among Nine Kidnapped in Haiti

Massacre at Midnight: Dozens Killed in Church Attack in Eastern DR Congo

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