Nigeria rejected the accusations of Christian genocide, quoting progress against terrorism

The Nigerian government forcibly rejects new accusations by international media outlets and online commentators who suggest that Christians in the country are victims of genocide coordinated by terrorist groups.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, described the accusation as “fake, unfounded, despicable, and divisive,” with the reason that such claims distort the reality of Nigerian security challenges.

According to Idris, the characterization of the battle of the country was against terrorism as a campaign that was encouraged in a religious manner wrongly describing the situation and at risk of inflamed ethnic and religious tensions.

“Violence activities from terrorist groups are not limited to any religious or ethnic community. Muslims, Christians, and even those who do not identify with faith have suffered in their hands,” he said.

Citing progress made in a counter-terrorism effort, the Minister revealed that from May 2023 to February 2025, the security forces neutralized more than 13,500 terrorists and criminals, while nearly 10,000 hostages were released during national operations. He also announced the recent arrest of Ansaru’s peak leadership, Nigerian affiliation from Al-Qaeda, in a large security operation.

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“This achievement exposes an unfounded idea that Nigeria passively tolerates terrorism that is motivated in religion,” Idris added.

The Minister also appointed Nigerian inclusive leadership in all of his security architecture, noting that both Christians and Muslims serve in the senior role in the armed forces and police. He highlighted the country’s recognition on the international stage to promote inter -religious harmony, referring to the new university peace prize given to the priest Dr. James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr. Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa for their old efforts in inter -religious dialogue.

Reaffiring the administration commitment of the Tinubu Bola President to protect all citizens equally, Idris stressed that the government continued to demand Boko Haram and other terrorist suspects in accordance with the law.

“The story of Nigeria is not one of the genocide of religion or persecution, but resilience, diversity, and peaceful coexistence,” he said.

He concluded by urged international media outlets and commentators to avoid sensational narratives and vice versa support Nigeria’s sustainable efforts to fight terrorism in all regions and communities.