The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has called for restraint and fairness in reacting to claims circulating internationally and on social media alleging that a genocide is being carried out against Christians in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by its Deputy National Legal Adviser, Imam Haroun Muhammad Eze, the Council commended the efforts of government agencies and patriotic groups who have publicly refuted such allegations.
It described these responses as acts of national responsibility aimed at countering false narratives sponsored by foreign interests seeking to damage Nigeria’s image.
The NSCIA cautioned Nigerians with what it termed “hidden motives” against spreading divisive and misleading claims, warning that such actions play into the hands of external forces working to destabilize the country.
Referencing credible international sources, the Council pointed to the U.S. State Department’s 2023 Report on International Religious Freedom, which stated that terrorists and criminal groups in Nigeria attack both mosques and churches without discrimination.
The report added that in the first half of 2025 alone, hundreds were killed in Northern Nigeria — a region with a predominantly Muslim population — while thousands were displaced and left in need of humanitarian aid.
Similarly, the 2025 Annual Report of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) noted that violent attacks across Nigeria have affected followers of both major faiths.
The NSCIA, emphasized that fairness, balance, and responsible commentary are vital in national conversations to prevent wrongful victimization and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.
Reaffirming its belief in the unity and indivisibility of Nigeria, the Council declared its unwavering commitment to the country’s stability and harmony, stating that it would continue to defend the ideal of one united nation — even in the face of provocation.
Source – BarristerNG
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