Mmaduabuchi OkoyeTrump threatens strike on Nigeria if Christian killings continue
Key Points
- Donald Trump warns killings of Christians must stop in Nigeria. He links it to future US aid decisions.
- He threatens military action to crush identified terror groups. He orders US planners to be ready soon.
- Nigeria is already on Washington’s concern list over attacks. Fresh warning raises pressure on Abuja to respond.
Donald Trump has warned Nigeria to stop Christian killings or face US action. He said Washington could stop all aid to the country. He also warned of strikes on Islamist cells if Abuja delays.
Trump’s warning came hours after he tagged Nigeria a “country of concern” over faith attacks. He said Christian lives must be protected at once. In October he pushed for US action on Nigeria killings on Nigeria’s faith crisis.
Trump’s tough message
Trump said the US could enter Nigeria “guns-a-blazing” to wipe out Islamist groups. He ordered the “Department of War” to plan for a fast strike. He said any move would mirror how terrorists hit Christian targets.
Why this matters
The post followed weeks of US conservative anger over church attacks in Plateau and Kaduna. Trump said patience was running out in Washington. He stressed that Nigeria must act before the US acts for it.
Nigeria has often rejected claims of state-backed religious bias. President Bola Tinubu said the nation protects all faiths equally. He added that violence is usually local and not faith war.
Officials today restated that Nigeria should not sit on any concern list. They cited Nigeria’s reply to Trump’s concern tag as proof of that. The government says Christian and Muslim victims get equal attention.
Washington sends support to Nigeria for security and health. Trump said such funds would stop if killings keep rising. He also warned of wider steps if jihadists stay active.
The warning adds to growing foreign focus on Nigerian security. Earlier, US lawmakers and faith groups asked for pressure on Abuja. Trump’s post may further push global partners to review aid.
Nigeria is yet to issue a fresh reply to Trump’s threat. But officials are expected to stress cooperation rather than conflict.
Security analysts say such threats can strain diplomatic work already under way. They note that US–Nigeria ties also cover trade and education. A clash over faith issues could slow those programmes.
For now, the post has sent a strong signal to Abuja. It shows Trump’s camp wants quick change on Christian safety. It also puts Nigeria under fresh global watch.
The debate will likely dominate Nigerian media in coming days. Lawmakers may ask the presidency for a full briefing. Faith leaders are expected to call for calm.
Trump ends his post with a demand for quick action from Abuja. He says the Nigerian government “better move fast”.
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