Hungarian President Katalin Novák Demands Justice for Nigerian Christians Killed by Herdsmen

(iexclusivenews) – Hungarian President Katalin Novák demands justice for Nigerian Christians killed by herdsmen in Plateau State on Christmas Day.

On December 25, 2023, a group of armed herdsmen stormed several villages in Plateau State, Nigeria, and unleashed a brutal massacre on the Christian residents.

According to local media reports, the attackers killed more than 100 people, mostly women and children, and burned down houses, churches, and crops .

A Horrific Attack on Christmas Day

The victims were celebrating Christmas, a sacred day for Christians, when they were ambushed by the herdsmen, who are mostly Muslims.

The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but some sources suggest that it was a retaliation for previous clashes between farmers and herders over land and water resources .

A Plea for Help from Hungarian President

The horrific incident caught the attention of the international community, especially the Hungarian President, Katalin Novák, who is a vocal advocate for the rights of persecuted Christians around the world. On December 27, 2023, she posted a message on her X platform, expressing her outrage and sorrow over the killings and calling for an end to the violence.

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Katalin Novák wrote:

“Brutal attack on #Christians at #Christmas in #Nigeria🇳🇬. According to certain news outlets, more than a hundred people were killed. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. This massacre must end. Persecuted Christians must receive help.”

Brutal attack on #Christians at #Christmas in #Nigeria🇳🇬. According to certain news outlets, more than a hundred people were killed. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. This massacre must end. Persecuted Christians must receive help.

— Katalin Novák (@KatalinNovak_HU) December 27, 2023

Hungarian President also urged the international community to provide humanitarian aid and protection to the survivors, who are facing a dire situation of hunger, displacement, and trauma .

A Lack of Response from the Nigerian Government

Despite the widespread condemnation and outcry, the Nigerian government has been slow and ineffective in responding to the crisis.

Three days after the attack, no arrests have been made and no compensation has been offered to the affected communities .

The only official visit to the area was by the Vice President of Nigeria, Kashim Shettima, who met with some local leaders and promised to bring the perpetrators to justice.

However, his words were met with skepticism and anger by the residents, who accused him of being insincere and indifferent .

The President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has also issued a statement, condemning the attack and ordering the security agencies to track down the culprits.

However, his statement was seen as too little, too late, and did not address the root causes of the conflict or the plight of the victims .

A Call for Action and Solidarity

The massacre of Christians in Nigeria is not an isolated incident, but a symptom of a deeper and wider problem of religious intolerance, ethnic violence, and political instability in the country.

According to the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, more than 2,400 Christians have been killed by Islamic extremists in Nigeria in 2023 alone .

The situation is alarming and requires urgent action and solidarity from the global community, especially from countries like Hungary, which share the same faith and values as the Nigerian Christians.

As Hungarian President Novák said, “Persecuted Christians must receive help.” They also deserve justice, peace, and dignity. 🕊️