U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has condemned the reported killing of Christians in Nigeria, describing it as another attack by jihadist groups.
In a post on X, Cruz said the incident occurred on Palm Sunday and accused Nigerian authorities of failing to protect Christian communities.
“Another slaughter of Christians in Nigeria by jihadists, this time on Palm Sunday,” he wrote.
The lawmaker alleged that Nigerian government officials have enabled an environment where Christians face repeated violence, citing the imposition of Sharia law in parts of the country and what he described as inaction in the face of attacks.
“Nigerian government officials have created an environment in which Christians are routinely persecuted and slaughtered… by imposing sharia law and looking the other way at violence,” he said.
Cruz added that the United States is aware of those he believes are responsible and suggested that measures could be taken to hold them accountable.
The Nigerian government has not immediately responded to the remarks.
