By Samuel Adeola
U.S. President Donald Trump has again accused Nigeria of permitting mass killings of Christians, describing the situation as an “existential threat” to Christianity.
In a video posted on X, Trump alleged that “thousands and thousands” of Christians were being killed by “radical Islamists,” declaring Nigeria a “country of particular concern” under U.S. law.
He urged Congress to investigate the killings, saying, “America cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening.”
This is Trump’s second time accusing Nigeria of allowing “Christian genocide,” after earlier threatening military intervention.
The Federal Government dismissed the claim, insisting Nigeria upholds religious freedom.
President Bola Tinubu said the country “stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” adding that his administration works with Christian and Muslim leaders to address insecurity.
