At Last, Some Good News Out of Nigeria.

 Security for Christians in Nigeria ‘improving’.

Thank God that the security situation in Nigeria is showing signs of significant improvement, according to our partners.   An increase in violence had been expected after the presidential elections in February but, according to Stefanos Foundation, incidents of violence and kidnapping are now declining compared with the first and second quarters of this year.   Thank you for your faithful prayers for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria over many years. Please continue to pray that this latest trend continues and that the killing and abduction of innocent Christians finally comes to an end.   Sadly, attacks are still being perpetrated. Just two weeks ago, more than 30 believers were kidnapped in southern Kaduna state, reported Morning Star News (MSN).   Raiders ambushed the Christians while they were working on a communal farm in Chikuri, Chikun County, and took them away at gunpoint on October 7, according to local resident Victor Dabo.   ‘Over 30 Christian farmers who were cultivating a farm have been abducted in one fell swoop,’ Dabo told MSN. ‘Please pray for the Chikuri Christian community.’   Another resident, Dogara Peter, said his mother and sister were among those kidnapped. The abductions marked the third time the terrorists had invaded their community, he added.   PRAISE AND PRAYER Give thanks for the improving security situation in Nigeria and pray that the attacks against the Christian communities in northern and central Nigeria will cease for good Pray for the traumatised residents of Chikuri. May God comfort all those affected by the recent kidnapping and grant peace to the families coming to terms with a third raid on their community Pray that those who have been abducted will know God’s presence with them and that He will make a way for their release as well as the release of all other kidnapped believers in Nigeria. Release International.