The Federal Government has rejected reports circulating on international platforms and social media alleging that terrorists in Nigeria are carrying out a systematic genocide against Christians.
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Minister of Information and National Orientation, Muhammed Idris, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, described the claims as false and divisive, warning that such narratives misrepresent the country’s complex security challenges and risk deepening religious tension.
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He explained that terrorism in Nigeria affects people of all faiths and backgrounds, noting that both Muslims and Christians, as well as non-religious groups, have been victims of violent extremism.
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According to Idris, security forces recorded major breakthroughs between May 2023 and February 2025, neutralising over 13,500 terrorists and criminals and rescuing nearly 10,000 hostages across different parts of the country.
He revealed that the recent arrest of the top leadership of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (ANSARU), an Al-Qaeda-linked terror group, including its leader Mahmud Muhammad Usman and deputy Mahmud al-Nigeri, further proves the effectiveness of ongoing operations.
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The minister also highlighted Nigeria’s efforts to enforce accountability within its security forces, citing several military trials and prosecutions for misconduct.
On the issue of religious diversity, Idris stressed that Nigeria remains a multi-religious nation with one of the largest Muslim populations in the world alongside a vibrant Christian community, pointing out that the heads of both the Armed Forces and Police are Christians.
He disclosed that over 700 convictions of Boko Haram suspects have been secured through seven rounds of trials, with more prosecutions underway, showing government’s determination to tackle terrorism through the rule of law.
Idris further pointed to Nigeria’s recognition in global peacebuilding, noting that two religious leaders, Rev. Dr James Movel Wuye and Imam Dr Muhammad Nurayn Ashafa, recently received the Commonwealth Peace Prize for their work in interfaith dialogue.
He urged international media and human rights groups to avoid sensational reporting, stressing that Nigeria’s story is one of resilience, diversity, and peaceful coexistence, not genocide.
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