The persecution of Nigeria’s Christians is medieval in its horror. Villages are surrounded in the dead of night by bandits who rape and kill the inhabitants. No one is spared: women and children are among those butchered. The Makurdi Diocese, in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Benue state, has been hit badly by this savage violence. Delivery of the weekly magazine Unlimited access to spectator.com.au and app Spectator podcasts and newsletters Full access to spectator.co.uk Or