A Muslim Fulani man rescued two Nigerian Christian missionaries dumped in the bush by kidnappers on 15 July after they had suffered two months in captivity.
The man found Pastor Zakka Ibrahim and Samuel Mabas fatigued and hungry, and gave them shelter. The men were abducted in Shiroro local government area of Niger State on 17 May.
In June 2018, valiant Muslim cleric, Abubakar Abdullahi, saved the lives of hundreds of Christians fleeing an attack by Fulani militants. The imam provided housing for 262 Christians in his village home and mosque and refused the gunmen access.
Abubakar Abdullahi
Earlier this month another Nigerian Muslim fearlessly rescued Christians after they were released in the bush by kidnappers.
They were abandoned by their kidnappers without food, and spent two days trekking in heavy rain across unfamiliar terrain.
At a point they had to crawl on their stomachs to evade patrolling armed militants.
Their rescuer looked after them for two days before taking them to church leaders in Gusau, the capital of Zamfara State, which neighbours Niger State.
The men have since returned to their homes to Shiroro.
A Christian convert abducted with the missionaries is still being held by the kidnappers and church leaders have requested prayers for his safe release.
The majority of Fulani nomadic cattle herders are Muslims, even though some have converted to become Christians, and many live peacefully alongside their Christian neighbours.
Other Fulani have become radicalised and carry out savage raids on Christian communities. Nigeria’s Middle Belt, attacks have sharply increased during the coronavirus lockdown.
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