Release International Calls for Prayer for Nigeria Terrorist Victims

The United Kingdom (U.K) Christian Charity organization Release International (www.releaseinternational.org) has called for a fresh prayer for  victims of ongoing attacks against churches and Christian communities in Nigeria. 

 Nigerian Christian women in deep mourning
after a terrorist attack on Christians

Quoting Stefanos Foundation, Release in a report said many Christians have been left deeply traumatized by the violence adding that it asks for prayers for members of the following churches, which have been bombed by militants: The Living Faith Church, Bauchi; Christ Chosen Church, Jos: Christ The King Church, Zaria, and Shalom Church, Kaduna. 

According to the report, extremists detonated bombs during worship services and that militants raided nine townships in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi. They left many Christians homeless, hungry and deeply traumatized.

"Release works with Stefanos Foundation to provide trauma counseling to victims. Our partner is also supporting the Berom ethnic Christian communities of Plateau State, who have been attacked," it stated.

In an updated report, it said the Pakistani Christian, Khurram Masih, who is accused of burning pages of the Koran to make tea, is due back in court on August 4. The complainant failed to turn up in court to give evidence at the previous hearing on July 26. 

"The judge summonsed the police officer dealing with the case to reprimand him. Pray for wisdom for the judge and protection for Khurram and his family," Release also stated.