Nazila Ghanea, the United Nations (UN) special rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, says widespread insecurity, violence and impunity are undermining religious freedom in Nigeria.
Ghanea spoke on Friday in Abuja while presenting her preliminary observations at the end of an 11-day official visit to Nigeria.
The UN envoy visited Nigeria from June 8 to June 19. She met with government officials, security agencies, judicial officers, religious leaders, civil society groups, victims of violence and representatives of the diplomatic community.
According to Ghanea, concerns over insecurity dominated virtually all discussions on freedom of religion or belief during the visit.
She said the violence, ranging from terrorism and banditry to kidnappings, land grabbing and attacks on communities, has spread across many parts of the country.
“Discussion of freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria elicits very acute concerns about insecurity, violence and conflict which has
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