West Africa: Liberia United Methodist Church Mourns Death of 24 Members in Deadly Nigeria Attack

24 United Methodists Killed in Nigeria Violence

Conflict between indigenous farmers and Fulani-herdsmen in northeast Nigeria resulted in the killing of over 30 persons—among them, 24 identified members of The United Methodist Church.

West Africa: Liberia United Methodist Church Mourns Death of 24 Members in Deadly Nigeria Attack

Monrovia -- The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) has expressed deep sorrow and solidarity following a brutal attack in Karim Lamido, Taraba State, Nigeria, that left more than 30 people dead, including 24 members of the United Methodist Church.

The Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, Official Statement On The Tragic Violence In Karim Lamido, Taraba State,Nigeria Killing 24 United Methodists. - Global News Network Liberia

It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that the Liberia Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC) expresses its profound condolences and unwavering solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the Northeast Nigeria Annual Conference following the horrific violence that occurred between May 23 and 24, 2025, in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. We have received with great pain the reports of brutal atta…