Christian persecution in Kebbi State, Nigeria

Early day motion 1395, tabled 4 June 2025 by Desmond Swayne (Conservative). Signed by 13 members.

That this House notes with extreme concern reports of recent widespread jihadist-driven attacks in Nigeria, including the coordinated targeting of at least six predominantly Christian villages in the Danko Wasagu local government area of Kebbi State between 8 and 15 May 2025: further notes that the communities of Waje, Tsalon Damisa, Dajin Maikyasuwa, Dajin Kanya, Gaya, and Rimau were attacked, resulting in the deaths of more than 60 individuals; and calls on His Majesty's Government and Nigerian authorities to take more effective action to protect vulnerable communities and to bring to justice those responsible.

Signatures by party: Conservative 5, Liberal Democrat 3, DUP 2, Labour 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Scottish National Party 1.