U.S. Congresswoman Concerned Over Media Silence after Over 52,000 Killed in Religious-Based Violence in Nigeria

U.S. Representative Nancy Mace expressed concern on October 29 regarding the lack of media coverage concerning the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In a video posted to her official Facebook page, the South Carolina lawmaker stated that Christian communities in the West African nation face killings, the burning of churches, and displacement.

Mace said that over the last two decades, more than 100,000 Christians have been murdered or maimed, and approximately 5 million Christians have been forced to flee their homes. She accused mainstream media outlets of ignoring these events or labeling reports of the violence as propaganda.

In a separate social media post on the same day, former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz also questioned the media's response to the situation. Gaetz cited a 2026 report from the U.S. government regarding religious freedom violations in Africa, stating that 52,000 Christians have been murdered in Nigeria.