The Federal Government has declared that any violence framed along religious lines will be treated as a direct attack on the Nigerian state.
Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, made the remark while reaffirming that the protection of all citizens, Christians, Muslims, and adherents of other faiths is non-negotiable.
Ribadu made the statement at the conclusion of the first session of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group held in Abuja to address concerns around religious freedom and insecurity.
“Nigeria is a deeply plural society, and the protection of all citizens—Christians, Muslims, and those of other beliefs—is non-negotiable.
“Violence framed along religious lines is treated as an attack on the Nigerian state itself,” Ribadu said.
He said the government’s response to insecurity goes beyond military action, combining security operations with the rule of law, humanitarian safeguards, and strategic communication to ensure that operational successes translate into public confidence and stronger social cohesion.
“Our response integrates security operations, rule of law, humanitarian safeguards, and strategic communication, ensuring that operational successes translate into public confidence and strengthened social cohesion,” he added.
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