US President Donald Trump has warned that he may take military action against Nigeria if the government doesn’t stop the alleged killing of Christians. Trump made the statement on Saturday, citing concerns over violence and displacement in northern and middle belt Nigeria, which he claims constitutes a “calculated current and long-running genocide against Christian communities and other religious minorities”.
The US President has ordered the Defense Department to prepare for possible military action, stating that the US may “very well go into that now disgraced country, ‘guns-a-blazing’, to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities”.
Nigeria has denied these allegations, rejecting Trump’s label as unfounded. The Nigerian government has expressed concern over the potential consequences of Trump’s statement, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts to address regional security concerns.
Trump’s statement follows his designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged Christian genocide. The US government will also immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, citing concerns over human rights abuses.
The situation highlights the complexities of regional security and religious tensions in Nigeria, with various groups calling for peaceful resolution and dialogue.
Source: CNN
