Christians are a minority in Borno State in Northeastern Nigeria. Christianity has a long history there.[1] The Christian Association of Nigeria opposed the introduction of Sharia.[2] An Anglican Diocese of Maiduguri exists.[1] Evangelical Church of West Africa is present in the state.[1][3] "Muslim fanatics" burned four churches in Damboa in 2000.[4] Muslims killed at least 65 Christians and destroyed 57 churches in Maiduguri in 2006, allegedly due to the cartoons of Denmark.[5] Christ Apostolic Church is, among others, present in Maiduguri.[1] Muslim sect Boko Haram has been accused of hijacking Christians.[3] The Church of Christ in Nigeria and Baptists are present in the state, too.[3]

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "History of Christianity in Borno, Nigeria". scribd.com. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
  2. ↑ "allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Can Threatens to Sue Borno Over Sharia". Archived from the original on 2001-06-09. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
  3. 1 2 3 http://www.compassdirect.org/english/country/nigeria/4505
  4. ↑ "Christians Attacked in Borno, Nigeria". Archived from the original on 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2016-05-30.
  5. ↑ "Response magazine - Christian Solidarity Worldwide". Archived from the original on 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2016-05-30.


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