In a dramatic escalation of tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump on November 1, 2025, threatened potential military intervention in Nigeria, alleging that the Nigerian government has failed to stop the killings of Christians. Trump accused Nigeria of allowing what he termed a “mass slaughter” of Christians, saying he had instructed the Pentagon to “prepare for possible action” that would be “swift, brutal, and decisive.”
Trump posted on his social media platform, warning that if Nigeria continues to permit violence against Christians, all U.S. aid would be halted immediately. He described Nigeria as a “disgraced country” and threatened a “guns-a-blazing” military response aimed at eradicating what he called Islamic terrorists responsible for the attacks.
Nigeria’s presidential spokesperson, Daniel Bwala, responded by emphasizing the country’s sovereignty and rejecting Trump’s characterization, emphasizing that the violence affects both Christians and Muslims. President Bola Tinubu’s administration reaffirmed its commitment to protecting religious freedom and expressed openness to U.S. cooperation against terrorism, provided Nigeria’s territorial integrity is respected.
The situation has sparked debate and anxiety across Nigeria, where the complex security challenges involve ethnic, religious, and political dimensions. While some welcome U.S. assistance, others view Trump’s military threat as an overreach and a potential infringement on Nigerian sovereignty.
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