The United States President, Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Nigeria over what he described as the ongoing persecution and killing of Christians in the country.
Speaking in a video message from his office, Trump said America would take actions that “Nigeria won’t like” if the government fails to end the violence against Christians.
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He accused Nigerian authorities of turning a blind eye to the killings allegedly carried out by Islamic extremists in parts of the country.
The current U.S. leader stressed that he had instructed the Department of War to prepare for possible military operations, saying any move would be “vicious and sweet.”
He further hinted that the U.S. might consider cutting off all forms of aid to Nigeria if the attacks persist.
“If the Nigerian government continues to allow the killing of Christians, the USA will immediately stop all aid to Nigeria.
“We are going to do things to Nigerians that Nigeria is not going to be happy about and may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns-a-blazing to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities,” he declared.
Trump had earlier classified Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” following reports of targeted attacks on Christian communities.
He warned that the U.S. would not hesitate to intervene directly if the Nigerian government fails to act decisively.
The American President also expressed frustration over what he called weak global response to the violence, insisting that America would no longer “watch innocent people die in silence.”