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Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 8 June 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 June 2022. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 June 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Nigeria: Methodist Church

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the abduction of the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria.

Answer

We are aware of the abduction of the Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria alongside other clerics. They have now been released. The UK Government condemns kidnappings across Nigeria, and calls for the release of those still held captive.

Through our Security and Defence Partnership with Nigeria, we are working together to help build capacity to respond to kidnaps. We are providing mentoring and capacity-building support to Nigerian Police Force units to improve their anti-kidnap capacity, to help reduce harm to victims, and to hold those responsible to account.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL745
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Abduction Nigeria Methodist Church
Link
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