The Federal Government has once again denied the recent comments by a United States’ Senator, Ted Cruz, alleging genocide and targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, debunked the allegation in an exclusive interview with a US-based Fox News, describing the claims as false, misleading, and not reflective of the reality on the ground.
In a statement by Idris’ Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim on Wednesday in Abuja, the minister said: “This is not the reflection of what is on the ground. I mean, it’s false where you say over 20,000 churches have been burned.
“It’s also false if you say 52,000 (Christians killed). Where did he get those numbers from? I think this is absolutely absurd. It’s not supported by any facts whatsoever. The Nigerian government rejects that.
“No Nigerian officials will willingly, deliberately indulge in the act of siding with violent extremists to target any particular religion in this country. This is absolutely false.”
The minister reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and peaceful coexistence, adding that Nigeria is a multi-faith country, meaning that it’s a country that has multiple religions.
