NOA Dismisses Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has dismissed reports alleging that Christians in Nigeria are being targeted in a campaign of genocide, describing such claims as false and misleading.
Speaking at the monthly National Joint Security Press Briefing in Abuja, the Director-General of the NOA, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, said the country’s security challenges are complex but not driven by religion. He described the allegations, particularly those made by some foreign figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, as divisive and unfounded.
Issa-Onilu noted that security operations across the country have improved through better coordination among the military, police, Department of State Services (DSS), NDLEA, and other agencies. He disclosed that in recent months, the Nigerian Police Force made 2,547 arrests and dismantled 37 criminal gangs, while military operations led to the neutralisation of hundreds of terrorists and the rescue of several kidnapped victims.
Significant progress was also recorded in curbing crude oil theft and recovering illegal firearms and cash across various regions.
The NOA chief stressed that citizen trust remains the nation’s strongest security asset and urged Nigerians to support security agencies, report suspicious activities, and refrain from spreading fake news.
He added that the agency has launched a nationwide campaign to enhance security awareness, disaster preparedness, and national values through grassroots engagement in markets, schools, and religious centres across all 774 local government areas.
Issa-Onilu reaffirmed the NOA’s commitment to working closely with security and regulatory agencies to ensure the public receives timely, verified information, emphasizing that collective responsibility and collaboration are vital to achieving lasting peace and stability in Nigeria.
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