How ‘Christian Genocide’ Claims Are Used to Scam Foreign Donors -

By Mustapha Muhammad Tukur Illo

A USA based donor; Alex Barbir who reportedly donated millions of dollars to support victims of the so-called Christian genocide in Nigeria later travelled to the country to verify how the funds were used, only to discover that he had been scammed. The supposed beneficiaries, the victims of the Yelwata massacre in Benue State were found living in extreme hardship, dying of hunger, and without any form of shelter, despite public claims that houses had been rebuilt and relief adequately provided for them.

This clearly exposes the deception behind the narrative. Individuals and self-proclaimed Christian activists who push the story of a Christian genocide in Nigeria are deliberately exploiting the insecurity bedevilling the country to attract international sympathy and donations, which eventually end up in their personal pockets rather than reaching the real victims.

These individuals operate by leveraging religious narratives to solicit funds, often appealing to emotions and faith to mobilise support. Their approach resembles practices attributed to some religious figures who have faced criticism for prioritising personal enrichment through tithes, offerings, and other faith-based contributions, sometimes accompanied by contested claims of miracles. Rather than being anchored in transparency, compassion, and accountability, such activities raise concerns about ethical conduct, financial integrity, and the potential exploitation of vulnerable individuals.