The European Parliament has asked the Nigerian government to
take decisive action against insecurity in the country, especially in the
Middle Belt region.
This came amid growing concerns over attacks on Christian
communities in the region.
No fewer than 501 lawmakers voted in support of a resolution
condemning the killings, urging Nigerian authorities to improve security
measures, protect vulnerable communities and ensure that perpetrators of
violence are brought to justice.
The lawmakers passed the resolution with overwhelming
support, with only one lawmaker voting against it while 86 abstained.
The expressed worry over the worsening security situation in
parts of Nigeria, particularly in Plateau State, where several communities have
come under repeated attacks in recent months.
They pointed at the June 22 attack on Kawel village in
Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where over 20 Christians,
including a pastor, were reportedly killed during a night raid by armed
assailants.
According to the lawmakers, Nigerian authorities must
intensify efforts against terrorist groups operating across the country,
including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP.
The parliament equally demanded independent investigations
into violent attacks and stressed the need to end what they described as a
culture of impunity.
It called on the Federal Government to strengthen civilian
protection mechanisms, improve early warning systems and invest in conflict
prevention efforts across affected regions.
Slovak lawmaker, Miriam Lexmann, described the killings in
Kawel community of Plateau State as another tragic example of the violence
affecting Christian populations in parts of the country.
“The horrific attacks in Kawel village where innocent
Christians including their pastor were brutally killed is yet another tragic
reminder of escalating violence against Christians in communities in Nigeria.
“Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. Nigeria has become
one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian,” Lexmann said.
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