The European Parliament has called on the Nigerian government to take urgent action to address worsening insecurity, particularly in the country’s Middle Belt region.
In a resolution backed by 501 lawmakers, the Parliament condemned recent killings and urged authorities to strengthen security, protect vulnerable communities, and ensure those responsible are prosecuted. Only one lawmaker voted against the motion, while 86 abstained.
Lawmakers expressed concern over repeated attacks in Plateau State, highlighting a June 22 assault on Kawel village in Bokkos Local Government Area, where more than 20 people, including a pastor, were reportedly killed in a night raid by armed assailants.
The resolution also called for intensified efforts against insurgent groups such as Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), alongside independent investigations into violent incidents.
Additionally, the Parliament urged Nigeria to improve early warning systems, strengthen civilian protection, and invest in conflict prevention to curb ongoing violence.
Slovak lawmaker Miriam Lexmann described the Kawel attack as part of a broader pattern of violence affecting Christian communities, warning that such incidents are becoming increasingly frequent.
The Nigerian government has yet to issue an official response to the resolution.
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