After the military campaign on the coast of Venezuela, US President Donald Trump has threatened the Nigerian government with a massive military attack.
Publish dateSunday 2 November 2025 - 10:46
Story Code : 334353
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): US President Donald Trump, in a post on the Truth Social platform, threatened the Nigerian government with a complete cut-off of financial aid and even direct military action for what he called "allowing the killing of Christians."
These threats come after the US State Department yesterday placed Nigeria on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" under the pretext of "violating religious freedom."
In his post, Trump wrote: "If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the United States will immediately cut off all aid and support and we may enter that country with guns drawn to destroy Islamic terrorists."
Background of Religious Violence in Nigeria
With a population of more than 200 million, Nigeria is one of the hot spots for religious conflicts in Africa. Christians, who make up about half of the population, live mainly in the south and center of the country, while the north is predominantly Muslim. Since 2009, with the rise of the terrorist group Boko Haram, sectarian violence has intensified and left thousands dead.
Nigeria's response
In an official statement, the Nigerian government called Trump's statements "baseless and false" and announced that the country's constitution guarantees religious freedom.
A spokesman for the Nigerian Foreign Ministry said: "The accusation of genocide or organized killings against Christians is untrue. The Nigerian government protects all its citizens, regardless of religion, and fights extremism in all its forms."
African experts have warned that Trump's remarks could severely strain diplomatic relations between Washington and Abuja. Nigeria is one of the United States' important security and economic partners in West Africa, and any military threat could set the stage for new tensions in the region.
On the other hand, analysts in the United States have noted that any military action outside the framework of a congressional resolution conflicts with the War Powers Act and may create political and legal challenges for the White House.
Despite Trump's strong tone, US military sources have said that there have been no signs of preparations for an operation in Nigeria. However, the president's order for the "Pentagon to be prepared for possible action" indicates that the Washington administration is considering various options, including imposing sanctions and limiting economic aid.
In recent months, right-wing American media and religious groups affiliated with the Trump-backed movement have published reports of armed attacks in central and northern Nigeria, calling them “organized massacres of Christians.” The Nigerian government has called this narrative “distorted,” emphasizing that the conflicts are mostly ethnic and local in nature, and that the victims include followers of both Islam and Christianity.
Analysts believe that by making such a threat, Trump is trying to strengthen his religious base inside the United States and emphasize the discourse of “supporting Christians” in American foreign policy.
Nigeria’s threat of a military attack comes at a time when the Latin American army has also launched a large-scale campaign on the other side of the world near the coast of Venezuela under the pretext of fighting drugs. With eight ships and an aircraft carrier and 16,000 troops, an action that the Caracas government believes was aimed at overthrowing the Maduro government and controlling the country’s oil interests.
These threats come after the US State Department yesterday placed Nigeria on the list of "Countries of Particular Concern" under the pretext of "violating religious freedom."
In his post, Trump wrote: "If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the United States will immediately cut off all aid and support and we may enter that country with guns drawn to destroy Islamic terrorists."
Background of Religious Violence in Nigeria
With a population of more than 200 million, Nigeria is one of the hot spots for religious conflicts in Africa. Christians, who make up about half of the population, live mainly in the south and center of the country, while the north is predominantly Muslim. Since 2009, with the rise of the terrorist group Boko Haram, sectarian violence has intensified and left thousands dead.
Nigeria's response
In an official statement, the Nigerian government called Trump's statements "baseless and false" and announced that the country's constitution guarantees religious freedom.
A spokesman for the Nigerian Foreign Ministry said: "The accusation of genocide or organized killings against Christians is untrue. The Nigerian government protects all its citizens, regardless of religion, and fights extremism in all its forms."
African experts have warned that Trump's remarks could severely strain diplomatic relations between Washington and Abuja. Nigeria is one of the United States' important security and economic partners in West Africa, and any military threat could set the stage for new tensions in the region.
On the other hand, analysts in the United States have noted that any military action outside the framework of a congressional resolution conflicts with the War Powers Act and may create political and legal challenges for the White House.
Despite Trump's strong tone, US military sources have said that there have been no signs of preparations for an operation in Nigeria. However, the president's order for the "Pentagon to be prepared for possible action" indicates that the Washington administration is considering various options, including imposing sanctions and limiting economic aid.
In recent months, right-wing American media and religious groups affiliated with the Trump-backed movement have published reports of armed attacks in central and northern Nigeria, calling them “organized massacres of Christians.” The Nigerian government has called this narrative “distorted,” emphasizing that the conflicts are mostly ethnic and local in nature, and that the victims include followers of both Islam and Christianity.
Analysts believe that by making such a threat, Trump is trying to strengthen his religious base inside the United States and emphasize the discourse of “supporting Christians” in American foreign policy.
Nigeria’s threat of a military attack comes at a time when the Latin American army has also launched a large-scale campaign on the other side of the world near the coast of Venezuela under the pretext of fighting drugs. With eight ships and an aircraft carrier and 16,000 troops, an action that the Caracas government believes was aimed at overthrowing the Maduro government and controlling the country’s oil interests.
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