Nigeria Denies Christian Persecution Claims In The Country
The Nigerian government has dismissed allegations of targeted Christian persecution made by two Catholic clergymen before the United States House Foreign Affairs Committee, describing the claims as “inaccurate and unfair”.
The clergymen—Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and Rev. Fr. Remigius Ihyula—testified on March 12, alleging that Christian communities, particularly in Benue State, have suffered violent attacks by militant groups. According to their testimony, these attacks have led to widespread killings, displacement, and destruction of property, with little or no accountability for the perpetrators.
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