Nigeria: Religious Freedom
Commons · Question 64408 · Tabled 2 Jul 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Question
Asked by Sammy Wilson
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations he has made to his Nigerian counterpart on the killing of over 200 Christians in Yelewata on 19 June 2025; and what diplomatic steps he is taking to help
Answer
Answered by Hamish Falconer, 6 Aug 2025
While the Foreign Secretary has not yet discussed the violent attacks in Yelewata with his Nigerian counterpart, UK officials have been actively engaging on broader security issues in Benue State. On 10 June, UK officials met the Member of the House of Re...