Alarming Statistics on Christian PersecutionBishop Anagbe, who has led the Makurdi Diocese since 2014, presented troubling statistics on Christian persecution. Bishop Anagbe Challenges Government NarrativeThe bishop also pushed back against claims that Christians are not being specifically targeted. Christian Leaders Defend Bishop AnagbeRev Winifred AnagbeIn response, Christian leaders have come out strongly in support of Bishop Anagbe. He warned that the threats against Bishop Anagbe were real and consistent with a broader pattern of intimidation against Christian leaders by both Muslim organizations and government agencies. “Christian leaders and even their followers have become timid over the years,” he said.