10/05/2026
Is there a genocide against Christians in Nigeria, and are Muslims, particularly the Hausa, also affected by violence perpetrated by Fulani bandits? It is essential to acknowledge that approximately 85% of the victims are Muslims, with around 95% being Hausa. While Christians often speak out when their brethren are killed by Fulani bandits, who are predominantly Muslim, it is crucial to recognize that many Muslims, who constitute about 85% of the victims, do not raise their voices to the world. This can be attributed to the fact that many of the Muslims being killed are Hausa, but the Hausa are politically and socially under the influence of Fulani leadership structures. Who is supposed to speak for the Hausa people? Is it traditional rulers, clerics, or politicians? The truth is that many of these positions are dominated by Fulani. In Hausaland, many traditional rulers are Fulani, all Islamic clerics who lead major sects are Fulani, and many politicians and security stakeholders who handle insecurity issues are also Fulani, such as governors, security advisers, ministers, and related officials. As a result, Hausa people often feel they do not have a strong independent voice, and some believe they have been influenced or discouraged by dominant clerical and political structures from speaking openly. Is it accurate to say that there is Hausa Muslim genocide by Fulani terrorists, and is there also violence affecting Christians by the same groups? Should these attackers be identified as Fulani bandits or Fulani terrorists, rather than representatives of Islam? Do Fulanis represent Islam? If Fulani bandits kill Christians, should it be said clearly: “Fulani bandits killed Christians,” rather than “Muslims killed Christians.” Is generalizing by saying “Muslims are killing Christians” unjust, because the majority of the victims, around 90% in some areas, are Hausa Muslims themselves? Should even those clerics who sympathize with criminals be seen as Fulani clerics, rather
