Nigeria's government rejected accusations that terrorists conduct systematic genocide against Christians. Information Minister Mohammed Malagi called the allegations false, baseless, and divisive on Sunday. Officials said portraying security challenges as targeted religious persecution misrepresents reality, and criminals attack all citizens regardless of faith. The statement emphasized that violent groups target anyone opposing their ideology.
Security forces neutralized more than 13,543 terrorists between May 2023 and February 2025, and rescued nearly 10,000 hostages. Military operations recently captured top ANSARU leadership members during coordinated counterterrorism efforts. The government stressed that both the Armed Forces and Police leaders are Christians, demonstrating religious inclusivity. Authorities prosecuted seven batches of Boko Haram suspects, securing over 700 convictions while preparing an eighth prosecution cycle.
Security forces neutralized more than 13,543 terrorists between May 2023 and February 2025, and rescued nearly 10,000 hostages. Military operations recently captured top ANSARU leadership members during coordinated counterterrorism efforts. The government stressed that both the Armed Forces and Police leaders are Christians, demonstrating religious inclusivity. Authorities prosecuted seven batches of Boko Haram suspects, securing over 700 convictions while preparing an eighth prosecution cycle.
