Paul Murphy
Question:131. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement in relation to the attacks by armed gangs in Nigeria (details supplied). [2149/24]
View answerThursday, 18 January 2024
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I was seriously concerned by news of the violent attacks on 24th and 25th December in Plateau State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of over 300 people in villages in the Bokkos and Barkin Ladi areas.
Recurring inter-communal violence remains a serious threat to peace and security in Nigeria. We strongly condemn all forms of violence and persecution on the basis of ethnicity, religion or belief. Such acts of violence against civilians are completely unacceptable. I welcome President Tinubu’s stated intention to bring to justice the perpetrators of these attacks. I understand that, in an effort to identify and hold accountable the armed groups responsible, a military operation has been launched by the Nigerian Army.
Our Embassy in Abuja, working locally in cooperation with key partners, is following developments closely and advocating for the protection of human rights, including freedom of religion.