“Christians Killing Christians”: Soludo Dismisses Religious Motive in Southeast Violence
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has drawn attention to the disturbing reality that Christians are killing fellow Christians in the Southeast, clarifying that the violence has no religious undertone.
The Anambra governor made this known while addressing journalists during a recent media chat, where he reacted to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” and his warning of possible military action against Islamic extremists in the North.
Soludo, according to information obtained by PulseNets, explained that while America reserves the right to express its views, Nigeria’s internal challenges demand honest national introspection rather than external labeling.
He noted that most of the perpetrators of killings in the Southeast bear Christian names, reinforcing his argument that the ongoing violence is not rooted in religious conflict but stems from broader social and political dysfunction.
In his words, Soludo told PulseNets,
“Every country has a right to its own opinions about global events, and the U.S. is no exception. However, any action it contemplates must still align with international law and diplomatic norms.”
He continued,
“Here in Eastern Nigeria, the crisis is far from religious. We are witnessing Christians killing Christians. Those in the forests and camps—Emmanuel, Peter, John—these are Christian names. They’ve slaughtered and terrorized thousands of our youths. It’s not about faith; it’s about deeper societal breakdowns.”
The governor spoke to PulseNets about the need for “collective introspection and open dialogue”, insisting that only through such engagement can the region and the country at large find lasting peace.
“In this part of Nigeria, we are over 95 percent Christians,” he added. “Those carrying guns and attacking communities also bear Christian names. The issue is broader than the Christian-Muslim divide being pushed. Nigeria will overcome this, and it will end through conversation and understanding.”
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PulseNets learnt that Soludo also expressed optimism in the federal government’s capacity to respond decisively to the nation’s security challenges, urging Nigerians to look beyond religious sentiments and focus on the real causes of violence ravaging the Southeast.
