Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to prosecute those responsible for violence against Christians in the country.
Meloni, who made this call on Friday in a statement,
condemned attacks on Christians, saying that religious freedom was the right of
every human being.
She also demanded the tightening of security apparatus in
Christian communities across Nigeria.
“We strongly condemn the renewed violence against Christian
communities in Nigeria today. Religious freedom is an inalienable right: we
call on the Nigerian government to strengthen the protection of Christian
communities and all religious communities and prosecute those responsible for
this heinous attack.
“Italy expresses its closeness to the victims and
communities in Nigeria that today feel in danger because of their religious
beliefs,” she wrote.
Her comment is coming against the backdrop of renewed
attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria.
Recall that gunmen Tuesday evening attacked a church in the
Eruku area of Kwara, killing two people and kidnapping the pastor and some
worshippers.
The Kwara attack came days after 25 girls were abducted from
a boarding school in Kebbi State.
The attack on Tuesday evening in Eruku puts more pressure on
the Nigerian government, which is under scrutiny from US President Donald
Trump.
Trump has threatened military action over alleged
persecution of Christians.
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