Nigerian govt officials complicit in facilitating terrorism – Ted Cruz tells US Senate
News Nigerian govt officials complicit in facilitating terrorism – Ted Cruz tells US Senate Published on April 22, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Senator Ted Cruz has accused officials of the Nigerian government of facilitating violence against Christians in the country. The lawmaker, who spoke on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday, lamented that despite the government’s promises to tackle the security crisis, more Christians are being killed. He said while some states are still practicing sharia law, the Federal Government has decided to “look the other way” as terrorists continue to launch mayhem on unsuspecting citizens. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said, “more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world. “Since 2009, the Islamic jihadists have murdered more than 50,000 Christians in Nigeria, more than 20,000 churches, schools and religious institutions have been destroyed. “Scores of Christians and several others were kidnapped. Nigerian officials have, unfortunately, been complicit in facilitating these atrocities. The government looks the other way at the violence. “The result is unsurprisingly more Islamic jihadists violence”. Don't Miss EFCC raises alarm over impersonators, fake sting operations in Nigerian cities You may like 2027: Timi Frank petitions US, demands Gbajabiamila’s resignation over ADC comment Nigerian Govt unveils identities of alleged coup plotters, files treason charges Nigerian Govt files 13-count treason charge against alleged coup plotters Nigerian govt bans 17 goods import [Full List] US: Another female member of Trump’s cabinet resigns US, Israel, Iran conflict triggered energy shocks, fueled inflation in Nigeria — Minister, Edun