Tribal Muslims have killed more than 70 Christians in Nigeria's Plateau state in recent weeks.
Acording to Nigeria's Daily Post, Fulani herdsmen attacked more than eight villages between April 25 and May 11.
The worst attack took place May 2, when Muslims burned down a church and killed 27 people, including the pastor and his wife.
Many villagers are afraid to return to their homes, but some say they will remain and be a witness for Christ.
For more than a decade, Fulani herdsman have attacked and seized Christian lands in central and northern Nigeria.
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