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U.S. vows to protect Christians in Nigeria against genocide

The U.S. urged Nigeria to maintain the momentum and defend the Barkin Ladi communities in particular.

• September 28, 2026
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Leaders
Christian leaders in Nigeria [Photo Credit : The Guardian Nigeria]

The United States has commended Nigeria’s response to a series of attacks against Christians in the country, vowing to support efforts to protect them from genocide.

In a social media post on Monday, the Bureau of African Affairs said it would continue to work with President Bola Tinubu’s administration to protect Christians in the Middle Belt.

“The United States commends Nigeria’s strong response to the latest attacks from Fulani militant groups. We will continue to work with the Nigerian government to protect Christians in the Middle Belt,” it said.

It urged Nigeria to maintain the momentum and defend the Barkin Ladi communities in particular.

This came shortly after a series of terrorist attacks in Plateau and other North-Central states, which have suffered repeated attacks by jihadist groups.

Peoples Gazette had documented how gunmen killed residents and others in several communities across Plateau and neighbouring states in the Middle Belt.

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