JOS, Nigeria—A series of armed attacks targeting minority groups in the outskirts of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has left residents terrified and sparked fears extremists are seeking to intensify religious persecution as the country undergoes a leadership transition in the coming weeks.
Nigeria is scheduled to inaugurate its president and vice president, both of whom are Muslim, on May 29.
At least 136 people have been killed since April 16 across three states, Epoch Times investigations have gathered.
The attacks occurred in the northwest of Nasarawa, 60 miles from Abuja, as well as in Benue and Plateau, states located 100 miles to the south and east of Nasarawa respectively….