The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has said that the continuous killings of Christians in parts of Nigeria amount to genocide, accusing some groups of trying to cover up the attacks.
In a statement released on Friday by its leader, Adama Paul, the forum aligned itself with the Christian Association of Nigeria and others who have drawn attention to what it called the “systematic persecution and extermination of Christians.”
It said that despite clear evidence of targeted attacks, “some insidious elements” were spreading false claims to protect those responsible.
“The truth is undeniable, yet some are still trying to twist the narrative to protect those responsible for this genocide. These paid propagandists will not succeed — their lies will be exposed,” the group said.
The forum pointed out that international awareness of the crisis was growing, noting that lawmakers from different countries had recently spoken out against the violence. It also mentioned a recent show of support by fans of the Romanian national football team, who displayed a banner during a World Cup qualifier to raise awareness about the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
“Their bold action shows the world is beginning to wake up to the tragedy unfolding in Nigeria,” the statement read.
The group also recalled that since 2010, several leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, had condemned the killings and called for justice.
“We issue a stern warning to those spreading propaganda and denying the genocide — your actions will not be forgotten. The truth will prevail, and history will remember those who stood on the side of evil as complicit in crimes against humanity,” the statement added.
The forum reaffirmed its plan to work with CAN and other advocacy groups to seek justice for victims, ensure accountability, and keep international attention on what it described as an ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria.
