Niger State CAN Claims Terrorists Target Christians

The Christian Statistics Committee, established by the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has raised concerns over a perceived plot to depopulate Christians in Niger State through targeted killings by terrorists. Chairman Marcus Salka stated that Christians constitute 45.7% of the state's population, contradicting social media claims that downplay their numbers and political engagement.

Salka emphasized the importance of correcting these misconceptions, noting that the last official census did not include religious affiliation. He provided demographic data, indicating that Niger State has a projected population of 7,478,417, with a significant rural majority.

The committee aims to highlight the presence of numerous Christian denominations in both urban and rural areas, which contribute to their substantial population. Salka also referenced the 2006 census, which recorded a population of 3,950,249, and noted the state's annual growth rate of 3.4%, higher than the national average.