Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) says it has received “disturbing reports” of delayed or withheld security responses to attacks in several predominantly Christian communities.
In a statement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, the Catholic Bishops
condemned the security situation in the country while addressing the
"Christian genocide” allegations, which the Nigerian government has
repeatedly rejected.
“It is a matter of grave concern that several predominantly
Christian communities, particularly in the Northern and middle belt regions of
the country, have come under repeated and brutal attacks, resulting in heavy
casualties and the tragic loss of many Christian lives,” the statement reads.
“In some instances, there have been disturbing reports of
delayed or withheld security responses, giving the impression of possible
collusion or a lack of will to act.
“The near-total destruction and occupation of some
communities, and the continued attacks on displaced persons even in camps, have
deepened the people’s sense of abandonment and despair. Such prolonged
unbearable conditions have given credence to allegations of ‘genocide’ in some
quarter
“Yet, mindful of the sacred dignity and inestimable worth of
every human life, we are equally deeply concerned that Muslims and many other
innocent citizens of diverse ethnic backgrounds have also been victims of this
same cruelty that continues to desecrate our common humanity.”
The bishops urged the government to investigate the reports
of delayed or withheld security responses in the affected communities to
rebuild public trust.
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