European Parliament has urged Tinubu to tackle insecurity and condemned the killings in Plateau communities.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the European Parliament has called on President Bola Tinubu Federal Government to take urgent and decisive action to address the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt, following renewed attacks on communities in Plateau State.
The lawmakers made the call after adopting a resolution condemning the killings and urging Nigerian authorities to strengthen security measures, protect vulnerable communities and ensure that those responsible for the violence are brought to justice.
The resolution received overwhelming support, with 501 lawmakers voting in favour, one voting against and 86 abstaining.
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The European Parliament expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in parts of Nigeria, especially Plateau State, where several communities have suffered repeated attacks in recent months.
The lawmakers specifically referenced the June 22 attack on Kawel village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where more than 20 Christians, including a pastor, were reportedly killed during a night raid by armed attackers.
The Parliament urged Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts against terrorist groups operating in the country, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), while calling for improved protection of civilians in conflict-prone areas.
It also demanded independent investigations into the attacks, stressing the need to end what it described as a culture of impunity surrounding violent crimes.
The lawmakers further called on the Federal Government to strengthen early warning systems, enhance civilian protection mechanisms and invest in long-term conflict prevention initiatives across affected regions.
Speaking during the debate, Slovak lawmaker Miriam Lexmann described the killings in Kawel community as another tragic example of the violence affecting Christian populations in parts of Nigeria.
“The horrific attacks in Kawel village where innocent Christians including their pastor were brutally killed is yet another tragic reminder of escalating violence against Christians in communities in Nigeria.
“Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. Nigeria has become one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian,” Lexmann said.
The resolution adds to growing international concern over the security situation in Nigeria, with calls for stronger government action to curb terrorism, communal violence and attacks on vulnerable communities.
