Nigerian Minister Claims Only 177 Christians Killed in 5 Years, Sparks Controversy

Nigerian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, created a stir by stating that only 177 Christians were killed in Nigeria over five years, challenging reports of extensive violence against Christians. Tuggar emphasized that the government does not categorize victims by religion and highlighted the complexity of Nigeria's security challenges.

However, his claims were met with skepticism during an international congressional hearing in Washington, with concerns raised about the accuracy and transparency of the government's data on violence in Nigeria.