Hungarian President Calls for Urgent Action to Halt Christmas Massacre of Christians in Nigeria.
In a strong condemnation, Hungarian President Katalin Novák has demanded an immediate end to the brutal killings of Christians in Plateau State, Nigeria, during the Christmas period. Expressing deep sorrow, she urged the international community to aid the persecuted Christians.
President Novák took to her X platform on Wednesday to share her heartfelt condolences with the grieving families. Her post stated, “Brutal attack on #Christians at #Christmas in #Nigeria🇳🇬. According to certain news outlets, more than a hundred people were killed. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. This massacre must end. Persecuted Christians must receive help.
The People Gazette reported that suspected herdsmen conducted attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of the state during the festive season.
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Vice President Kashim Shettima, during his visit to the state, received grim updates from the chairman of Bokkos Local Government Area, Monday Kassa, who revealed that 38 communities were attacked, resulting in a death toll that has now risen to 148.
The attackers, believed to be herdsmen, not only took lives but also engaged in looting farm produce and destroying properties during the assaults.
Despite the gravity of the situation, no arrests have been made in the three days following the massacre. President Bola Ahmed has also condemned the tragic incident, directing security agencies to pursue and apprehend the perpetrators.
As the international community watches the unfolding crisis, the Hungarian President’s call for urgent action emphasizes the need for collective efforts to address the escalating violence against Christians in Nigeria.
