YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon – On Friday, the Nigerian government assured the United States of its commitment to uphold freedom of religion and expression.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave this assurance in a statement signed by its acting spokesman, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, saying any reports of threats or intimidation against religious leaders would be investigated and appropriate actions would be taken.

The reaction came amid reports Bishop Wilfred Anagbe of Makurdi and Father Remigius Ihyula were being threatened after they testified both in the U.S. Congress and the UK Parliament detailing the persecution of Christians in Makudi Diocese and Nigeria at large.

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