United States President Donald Trump has once again criticised the Nigerian government over what he described as the “genocide” of Christians in the country.
Speaking on a conservative radio programme on Friday, in comments highlighted by Fox News, Trump claimed that thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria and accused the government of failing to curb extremist violence.
He reiterated his administration’s designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution, warning that Washington may take further action if the situation does not improve.
“Nigeria is a disgrace. The whole thing is a disgrace. They’re killing people by the thousands. It’s a genocide, and I’m really angry about it,” Trump said.
He also threatened that the US could cut off aid, noting, “We give a lot of subsidies to Nigeria. We’re going to end up stopping.” Trump further repeated his warning of possible military intervention against Islamist militants if the Nigerian government “does not do more” to protect Christian communities.
According to reports on Friday that the US Department of War is working closely with Nigeria to address attacks on Christians by jihadist groups.
The Secretary of the War Department stated on X, “Yesterday, I met with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor and his team to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country. Under @POTUS leadership, DOW is working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists.”
The statement followed a Wednesday meeting in Washington, D.C., between Congressman Riley M. Moore and a senior Nigerian government delegation led by National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.
Other members included Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Bianca Ojukwu, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attorney General Chief Lateef Fagbemi, Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, and other senior officials.
According to the release, the meeting allowed for “a frank, honest, and productive discussion about the ongoing persecution of Christians and ongoing terrorist threats in Nigeria and opportunities for strengthened cooperation and coordination between the United States and Nigeria to end the bloodshed.”
The Nigerian delegation outlined their challenges regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, and protection of vulnerable communities.
Congressman Moore emphasised that the United States is ready to cooperate with Nigeria, noting that “as President Trump made abundantly clear, the United States will not tolerate continued violence against Christians or other forms of religious persecution.”
He added that “President Trump does not make idle threats” and pledged to continue monitoring developments while urging Nigeria to accept US cooperation to combat terrorism and protect its citizens.
Moore also stated after the meeting, saying, “Today, I had a frank, honest, and productive discussion with senior members of the Nigerian government regarding the horrific violence and persecution Christians face and the ongoing threat terrorism poses across Nigeria.”
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