The European Parliament has mounted fresh international pressure on the Nigerian government to confront the country's worsening insecurity, with an overwhelming majority of lawmakers condemning the persistent attacks on Christian communities and demanding stronger protection for vulnerable populations.

In a resolution adopted by a resounding vote, 501 Members of the European Parliament backed a motion urging Nigerian authorities to take decisive action against the escalating violence, particularly in the country's Middle Belt. Only one lawmaker voted against the resolution, while 86 abstained.

The Parliament expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in Plateau State and other parts of Nigeria where communities have repeatedly suffered deadly attacks.

Central to the resolution was the June 22 assault on Kawel village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where more than 20 Christians, including a pastor, were reportedly killed during a night raid by armed attackers.

The lawmakers called on the Nigerian government to significantly strengthen security operations, protect vulnerable communities and ensure that those responsible for the attacks are identified, prosecuted and brought to justice.

The resolution also urged authorities to intensify military and security efforts against terrorist organisations operating across the country, including Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), while demanding independent investigations into violent attacks to end what it described as a prevailing culture of impunity.

Beyond security operations, the European Parliament called for the strengthening of civilian protection mechanisms, the expansion of early warning systems and greater investment in conflict prevention initiatives aimed at curbing recurring violence in affected regions.

Speaking during deliberations, Slovak Member of the European Parliament Miriam Lexmann described the killings in Kawel as another grim reminder of the growing violence confronting Christian communities in Nigeria.

"The horrific attacks in Kawel village where innocent Christians, including their pastor, were brutally killed, is yet another tragic reminder of escalating violence against Christians in communities in Nigeria," she said.

"Sadly, this is not an isolated incident. Nigeria has become one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian."

The latest resolution adds to increasing international scrutiny of Nigeria's security challenges and places renewed pressure on the Federal Government to deliver more effective measures to protect lives, restore public confidence and stem the cycle of violence that has continued to plague several parts of the country.