Trump claims He Directed pentagon to Prepare for Nigeria Intervention Amid Religious Violence
WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump has asserted he instructed the Pentagon to prepare for “possible action” in Nigeria, following escalating reports of violence targeting Christians in the country. The claim,made publicly [date unavailable from provided text],comes as the Nigerian government seeks increased military support from the United States to combat extremist groups.
The assertion adds a new layer to the ongoing debate surrounding the security situation in Nigeria, where both Christians and Muslims have been victims of attacks. While U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned what he described as a “massacre of thousands of Christians,” President Tinubu’s press secretary, Bayo Onanuga, characterized Rubio’s statement as “a gross exaggeration,” stating that attacks occur “at random” targeting both Christians and Muslims. Nigeria is requesting military aid from the U.S. to address violent extremism, rather then being designated a “nation of particular concern.”
According to Nigerian officials,violence stems from multiple sources,including religiously motivated attacks,disputes over land and resources between farmers and herders,and broader communal and ethnic tensions. Local reports suggest the majority of victims in recent violence are Muslims residing in the predominantly Muslim north of Nigeria.
The Nigerian government,under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,states it is indeed “working with the united States government and the international community to deepen understanding and cooperation in protecting communities of all faiths.” Requests for comment from spokespeople for the White House and Tinubu’s office went unanswered.
