United States Senator, Ted Cruz, has said that the Nigerian government is aware of actions and policies that allegedly encourage attacks on Christians. He said instead of solving the problem, the government is trying to control the media story.
Cruz shared this on Friday in a post on his X (Twitter) account. He claimed that some government policies, including the use of sharia law in some states and the failure to stop extremist attacks, have made Christians unsafe.
He added that Nigerian officials are now focusing on public relations to defend themselves, instead of facing the real issues. According to him, he will continue to speak out so the truth is not hidden.
His statement comes after Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, spoke on Piers Morgan Uncensored about the allegations of Christian killings in the country.
A few weeks ago, US President Donald Trump listed Nigeria as a country of concern over what he described as constant attacks on Christians and the government’s failure to protect religious minorities. Trump also said he had asked the US Department of Defense to prepare for possible military action if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.”
However, the Nigerian government has denied all claims of religious persecution, saying it protects all citizens equally.
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