Abuja, November 10, 2025 – The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has firmly dismissed claims of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria, highlighting that recent bandit attacks have disproportionately affected Muslim communities. According to CNG, from January to August 2025, dozens of Muslims, including worshippers in mosques, lost their lives to violent assaults.

At a press briefing in Abuja, CNG National Coordinator Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting military action against Nigeria. He described the statements as "reckless, arrogant, and dangerous," arguing that they undermine Nigeria's sovereignty. Charanchi explained that Trump's perspective relied on a "manipulated petition" amplified by Amnesty International, reflecting a selective Western narrative.

The coalition stressed that Nigeria is grappling with a national security crisis impacting all citizens, not a religious conflict. Using data from the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED), CNG noted that Muslims constitute the majority of victims in Northern Nigeria. Between 2020 and September 2025, over 20,400 civilians were killed nationwide, with verified reports showing 417 Muslim deaths compared to 317 Christian deaths.

CNG highlighted several major attacks overlooked by international media, including the January 11, 2025, Baure attack that killed 21 people and the August 19, 2025, Malumfashi mosque attack where over 50 worshippers were slain. Additionally, multiple violent incidents occurred across Zamfara State between March and October 2025, further underscoring the broad impact of insecurity.

Charanchi also referenced the 2015 Zaria massacre, in which over 340 members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) were killed, noting the absence of international condemnation. He emphasized that the selective focus on Christian victims misrepresents Nigeria's reality and fuels foreign intervention narratives.

CNG concluded by urging the Nigerian government to enhance security measures and combat corruption. "Our fight is not against each other; it is against those who steal our future," Charanchi stated, calling for unity and vigilance in addressing the nation's security challenges.

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