Bishop Kukah says 'you can kill 10 million people, it still won’t amount to genocide’
Bishop Kukah
Posted inMetro News Nigeria Politics Religion

Bishop Kukah says ‘you can kill 10 million people, it still won’t amount to genocide’

9,253Posted inMetro, News, Nigeria, Politics, Religion3 minutes

Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese and Convener of the National Peace Committee, has reiterated that Nigeria is not experiencing a Christian genocide.

Speaking at the 46th Supreme Convention of the Knights of St. Mulumba in Kaduna, Kukah said the figures circulated about alleged Christian killings do not meet the criteria for genocide and are not backed by verified data.

He said his position aligns with that of the Vatican Secretary of State, the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, and all Catholic bishops in the country.

“They are saying that 1,200 churches are burnt in Nigeria every year, and I ask myself, in which Nigeria? Interestingly, nobody approached the Catholic Church to get accurate data. We do not know where these figures came from,” he said.

“All those talking about persecution, has anyone ever called to ask, ‘Bishop Kukah, what is the situation?’ The data being circulated cleverly avoids the Catholic Church because they know Catholics do not indulge in hearsay.”

Kukah said the definition of genocide rests on intent, not casualty figures.

“Genocide is not based on the number of people killed. You can kill 10 million people and it still won’t amount to genocide. The critical determinant is intent, whether the aim is to eliminate a group of people,” he stated. “So, you don’t determine genocide by numbers; you determine it by intention.”

He also challenged claims that Christians are being systematically targeted in Nigeria.

“If you are a Christian in Nigeria and you say you are persecuted, my question is: how? At least 80% of educated Nigerians are Christians, and up to 85% of the Nigerian economy is controlled by Christians. With such figures, how can anyone say Christians are being persecuted?”

Kukah attributed many concerns raised within Christian communities to internal divisions rather than organised targeting.

“The main problem is that Christians succumb to bullies. The day we decide to stand together, believing that an injury to one is an injury to all, these things will stop,” he said.

He also warned against loosely describing victims of violence as martyrs.

“Because someone is killed in a church, does that automatically make them a martyr? Whether you are killed while stealing someone’s yam or attacked by bandits, does that qualify as martyrdom? I am worried because we must think more deeply.”

Addressing reactions to earlier reports quoting him as advising against the international designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” he said such labels could heighten tension and enable criminal groups to exploit divisions.

Kukah said his position is based on research, noting that he presented “a 1,270-page study on genocide in Nigeria and elsewhere” at the Vatican.

“My argument is that it is not accurate to claim there is genocide or martyrdom in Nigeria,” he added.

Tags:

9,253 Comments

  1. Brucerox
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    Этот информационный материал подробно освещает проблему наркозависимости, ее причины и последствия. Мы предлагаем информацию о методах лечения, профилактики и поддерживающих программах. Цель статьи — повысить осведомленность и продвигать идеи о необходимости борьбы с зависимостями.
    Хочу знать больше – [url=https://www.yerkramas.org/article/199467/kak-motivirovat-cheloveka-s-alkogolnoj-zavisimostyu-na-lechenie—bez-davleniya-i-v-ramkax-zakona]стоп алко[/url]

  2. GOOGLE FAST RANKING BACKLINKS PBN TRAFFIC BOOST
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    Yesterday, while I was at work, my sister stole my apple
    ipad and tested to see if it can survive a twenty five foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is
    now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is completely
    off topic but I had to share it with someone!

  7. 888starz_njpn
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    888starz bet официальный сайт [url=https://www.888starz-uz3.com]https://www.888starz-uz3.com[/url] .

  10. 888starz_xdEn
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    888starz online login [url=http://888starz-oficialnyj-sajt5.com]888starz online login[/url] .

  12. TELEGRAM @ SALESOVEN ACCESS TO HACKED SITES FOR SEO CASINO
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    I do not know if it’s just me or if perhaps everybody else encountering problems with your site.
    It appears as if some of the written text on your content are running off the screen. Can somebody else
    please provide feedback and let me know if this is
    happening to them as well? This might be a problem with my browser because
    I’ve had this happen previously. Appreciate it

  17. Jamesjosse
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    В этом обзоре мы обсудим современные методы борьбы с зависимостями, включая медикаментозную терапию и психотерапию. Мы представим последние исследования и их результаты, чтобы читатели могли быть в курсе наиболее эффективных подходов к лечению и поддержке.
    Кликни и узнай всё! – [url=https://ukzdor.ru/kak-provoditsya-reabilitaciya-narkomanov-i-kogda-pristupat-k-etapu.html]Похмельная служба в Ставрополе[/url]

  25. WilliamHit
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    В этой статье мы рассматриваем разные способы борьбы с алкогольной зависимостью. Обсуждаются методы лечения, программы реабилитации и советы для поддержки близких. Читатели получат информацию о том, как преодолеть зависимость и добиться успешного выздоровления.
    Ознакомьтесь с аналитикой – [url=https://gormoon.ru/%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d1%83%d0%b0%d0%bb%d1%8c%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b5-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%87%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8-%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%b0%d0%b1%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b8%d1%82/]стоп алко санкт петербург[/url]

  28. 888starz_bhEn
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    888starz bet зеркало [url=https://www.888starz-oficialnyj-sajt5.com]888starz bet зеркало[/url] .

  31. 888starz_usMa
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    888 للمراهنات [url=http://888starz-eg-egypt4.com/]https://888starz-eg-egypt4.com/[/url]

  34. projector installation near me
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    Definition Audio Visual is a professional audio visual installation company
    specializing in complete end-to-end AV solutions for commercial,
    educational, and hospitality environments. Their services include
    sound system installations, commercial sound system setups,
    church sound system installations, projector installation,
    video conferencing systems, digital signage solutions, and hearing loop installations.
    From background music systems to full public address systems,
    the company delivers reliable and scalable solutions tailored to each space.
    They work across restaurants, hotels, schools, gyms, offices, factories, churches,
    and event venues, ensuring high-quality sound clarity, seamless integration, and modern AV technology designed to enhance communication, engagement, and overall user experience.

  41. 888starz_fnKt
    Reply
    May 22, 2026,

    рабочее зеркало 888starz [url=http://888starz-kirish4.com]http://888starz-kirish4.com[/url] .

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *