A disturbing report out of Nigeria indicates that Islamic extremists killed over 160 Christians, including several pastors, in attacks that extended from Saturday, Dec 23 to Christmas Day, the Christian Daily International Morning Star News reports.

The attacks by the Islamic extremists took place in what are considered largely Christian villages. In addition to the 160 dead, 300 were injured in the 20 or so villages targeted by the Islamic terrorists.

It is believed that many of the heavily armed terrorists were connected with the Islamic group, Boko Haram, and traveled to the villages by motorcycle.

The obviously coordinated attacks took place during Christmas ceremonies or while believers were gathered at churches preparing for the programs.

It is believed that the Islamic terrorists were also joined by Muslim Fulani herdsmen, who have been responsible for killing hundreds of Christians in Nigeria over the past several decades.

Nigeria has a population of 230 million, with 49% Christian and 48% Muslim. The Muslims live largely in the Northern part of Nigeria and the Christians in the south.