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Christian persecution in Niger State, Nigeria

EDM (Early Day Motion) 1447: tabled on 12 June 2025

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 7 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with extreme concern, reports of recent widespread jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including the violent invasion of Zagaga, Chibani, and Kuch communities in Munya Local Government Area of Niger State on 27 May 2025; further notes that the attacks resulted in the deaths of many villagers and the abduction of others; and calls on His Majesty’s Government and the Nigerian authorities to take more effective action to protect vulnerable communities and to bring to justice those responsible.