From: Usman Abubakar, Maiduguri
The last is not heard about allegations of religious genocide in Nigeria.
The Gwoza Youth Forum (GYF), from Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, Sunday, November 16, denied allegations of christian genocide in the LGA by the Gwoza Christian Community Association (GCCA).
The allegations of genocide and persecution are contained in an advertisement by the GCCS, titled “The Unspoken Genocide,” and published on Page 25 of Leadership Newspaper edition of 30th October 2025.
“We are gathered here to address a matter of profound importance, a matter that touches the heart of truth, justice, and peaceful coexistence among our people,” Bulama Ali Haruna, GYF
National Chairman, told newsmen in Maiduguri.
The Gwoza Youth Forum (GYF) presents this verified press statement in response to the publication issued by the Gwoza Christian Community Association (GCCA) in the Leadership Newspaper of October 30, 2025,
Flanked by several leaders and members of GYF, Haruna recalled the deaths of respected leaders, both Muslims and Christians, including the Emir of Gwoza, the Chief Imam of Gwoza, Secretary of COCIN Church, the District Head of Ngoshe, District Head of Takombare, Principal of Government Day Secondary School Izge, and a local headmaster, all of whom were brutally murdered by Boko Haram insurgents.
“These facts confirm that Boko Haram’s campaign was not a war against any religion, but rather an assault on humanity, peace, and lawful order,” he argued.
The GYF leaders recalled that for over a decade, Gwoza Local Government Area underwent extensive destruction and human suffering encountered by both both Musk Ms and Christians.
“We the GYF empathise with the pain and trauma endured by the Christian community, the claim of a “Christian genocide” is inaccurate, misleading, and divisive,” Haruna debunked, arguing,
“both Muslims and Christians were victims.
“The insurgents indiscriminately destroyed homes, schools, markets, mosques, churches, and assassinated both religious and traditional leaders in Gwoza,” he said.
