Viral Photo Misrepresented as Evidence of 2025 Christian Genocide in Nigeria Debunked

The viral photo of a clergyman praying at a graveside, misrepresented as evidence of a 2025 Christian genocide in Nigeria, is actually from 2023 and relates to sectarian violence in Plateau State. There is no credible report of a systematic campaign against Christians in 2025, with security agencies and human rights organizations confirming no state-sponsored killings.

The recurrence of misinformation using old images to stoke ethnic and religious tensions highlights the need for fact-checking platforms like Dubawa Africa and AFP Fact Check to debunk such misleading claims.