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What does this have to do with Trump? Is this an attempt to distract him from more pressing issues in Nigeria?

@helinues what do you think about these statistics?

Brendaniel:
This is what Nigeria means to these people, it is all about religious and tribal dominance, haven't you noticed almost everyone who has come to speak against Trump are majorly from 2 regions, South west and Islamic North, they don't want what is currently happening in Nigeria today to stop because they believe it is helping their tribal and religious cause for dominance.

And if any intervention is done it will hinder that cause, when you realize that this is the major issue these 2 regions have been having with the Igbos since independence then you will know why Nigeria shouldn't have been one...

These are people who label interventions or planned interventions for a better society or country as evil or sinister motive by twisting the narrative like they are doing now to whip up sentiments then justify any evil retaliation they take to stop the intervention.

The was also what lead to the civil war, the same thing they are doing in politics too, both in Lagos and federal, they claim Igbo want to do this, Igbos want to do that, then they take an evil action to stop any correction that needs to be made, to them the status quo must remain even if the country keeps going backwards or is even burnt down to the ground, its ok to them as long they believe they are dominating others.


The reason why it is more glaring to people now is because it is not the Igbos this time around, it is the U.S involved, reason why they are still finding something to pin it on as the interest of the U.S using oil, in the case of the Igbos they use the domination narrative, but you ask them are the Igbos killing people all over Nigeria and taking over their lands? NO

But they will tell you an Igbo man should never be president because they want to dominate others and take over their lands but the very same people saying that don't have a problem with Fulanis who are doing that back to back and still plan to put them back in future even with all the killings and land grabbing they are doing...

Tinubu's presidency really exposed a lot in Nigeria, it was what made me give up on the unity of Nigeria because of the revelations that came with his presidency.

Whatever you are seeing happening to Nigeria today especially in regards to the genocide and those trying to stop the U.S or any intervention to stop killings stems from an ideology from these 2 regions.

Though not every from these regions support such ideologies but a large number which most times silences those not in support...

Honestly, I think in the South West, the paranoia stems from the belief that “now that it’s our turn, you want to remove our person.” This sentiment is being masked by the absurd claim that Trump wants to seize their resources. It’s a paranoia that could easily be addressed by reaffirming the fact that Trump is NOT looking to depose president Tinubu (as long as he is not actively involved in sponsoring terrorism) , rather he is looking to work with President Tinubu. Unfortunately many of the region’s leaders are compromised or acting as paid agents so the truth is being suppressed.

In contrast, the fear in the North is more genuine, it comes from those who have been deeply involved in terrorism for the past 15 years and now fear being exposed.

jfking2005:
What exactly is your own personal interest if I may ask?

Are you happy with the killings or are you just unconcerned or are you a beneficiary? What's your personal interest or lack of and why?

helinues:
I don't have time to be posting link but I can discuss this logically without any links.

Which faith is most affected with the killings in North? Definitely the Muslim not the christian

So if Muslim are the most affected faith in North with the killings, could you now tell us who is killing the christians in Southern. Nigeria

Please make time. Thanks

helinues:
You are the one who started with the link posting, if you are sincere with your christian links, you should also post Muslim link and let's see Which of the faith affected most with the killings in Nigeria

Like I said, YOU do that yourself and cite credible sources and then tell me WHO the people are that are doing the perceived killings of the Muslim and then give a valid case on why you think it is acceptable for this to go on.

helinues:
You are the one who started with the link posting, if you are sincere with your christian links, you should also post Muslim link and let's see Which of the faith affected most with the killings in Nigeria

If indeed the Muslims are also being killed then surely a trump intervention would save both Christian and Muslim lives., right? or is there something I am missing here? why are the Muslims and northerners against an intervention? why are they more interested in throwing around unverifiable claims about Muslim lives lost as well, instead of being more interested in the prevention of lose of lives for everyone regardless of ethnoreligious background? what exactly am I missing here?

Your poor and mischievous attempt at Taqiyya is utterly ridiculous and would not be working here today. We are now aware of the deceptions of the devil

helinues:
Can you also pull out the link of Muslim being attacked in their mosque. People like Kwara state of recent, let's compare the statistics

You do that yourself. If indeed the muslims are also being killed then surely a trump intervention would save both Christian and Muslim lives., right? or is there something I am missing here? why are the Muslims and northerners against an intervention? why are they more interested in throwing around unverifiable claims about Muslim lives lost as well, instead of being more interested in the prevention of lose of lives for everyone regardless of ethnoreligious background? what exactly am I missing here?

helinues:
See, discuss this intellectually. Tinubu continuing from where Buhari stopped don't involve christian persecution.

I asked you, where and when did christian persecution happened in Nigeria under this government?

On 5 June 2022, gunmen attacked St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo (Ondo State) during a service, killing over 50 people.
The Guardian - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/05/several-dead-in-nigeria-as-gunmen-attack-catholic-church?
On 26 Dec 2023, suspected herders attacked Christian-dominated villages in Plateau State (Bokkos, Barkin Ladi), killing at least 140 people.
AP News - https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-plateau-herdsmen-farmers-attack-9e9e9cf4615f6e31053881e8d2233bca

A report by Intersociety estimates that 5,068 Christians were killed in Nigeria in 2022, and over 8,200 Christians in the 13 months to Jan 2024.
- https://intersociety-ng.org/5068-citizens-massacred-for-being-christians-in-nigeria-in-2022-1041-slaughtered-in-first-100-days-of-2023/

Attack in Southern Kaduna, Sept 2024: “Fulani herdsmen kill Christians at church services in Nigeria” — two killed working farms; three killed and a pastor + 30 churchgoers kidnapped.
https://www.morningstarnews.org/2024/09/fulani-herdsmen-kill-christians-at-church-services-in-nigeria/

Morningstar News

Large-scale raid in Plateau/Benue region: “Attacks on Christian villages in Plateau State” (European Parliament briefing, Jan 2024) — around 200 killed in coordinated attacks on predominantly Christian villages.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/doceo/document/E-9-2024-000108_EN.html

European Parliament

Series of killings in Christian farming communities, Benue State (Aug 2025) — at least nine killed between Aug 1–5 in Agatu County, Christian communities targeted.
https://www.persecution.org/2025/08/06/9-killed-in-attacks-on-nigerias-christian-farming-communities/

ICC

The famous church massacre in Owo, June 2022: “Nigeria: gunmen kill dozens in ‘satanic’ attack on Catholic church” — over 50 killed during mass at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Ondo State.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/05/several-dead-in-nigeria-as-gunmen-attack-catholic-church

The Guardian

Freedom-of-religion briefing by UK Parliament, Feb 2024: “Freedom of religion or belief in Nigeria” — provides context and data on killings/abductions of Christians.
https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2024-0024/

Early 2025 (Jan–Jun)Benue State (Middle Belt)Gunmen (herders) attacked Yelwata farming community; grain stores burned .At least 40 (predominantly Christian farmers)Fulani herders
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/07/nigeria-violence-and-widespread-displacement-leave-benue-facing-a-humanitarian-disaster/

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/26/nx-s1-5471472/we-are-being-driven-from-the-land-after-a-massacre-a-nigerian-village-buries-its-dead

Officials say at least 45 people have been killed during an overnight attack in central Nigeria's Benue state. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g2nn8z9kwo

helinues:
See, discuss this intellectually. Tinubu continuing from where Buhari stopped don't involve christian persecution.

I asked you, where and when did christian persecution happened in Nigeria under this government?

So all the recent killings under president Tinubu's government are all fake news? The Kwara attacks, the Plateau , the recent benue attacks are all fake news? It seems some of you are allergic to telling the truth. No support for anyone regardless of tribe or religion is worth telling lies on the graves of the dead. I dey pray for you because this is a very dangerous spiritual game you are playing, ask yourself if the price and the repercussions that lie ahead is worth it.

helinues:
Whatever christian persecution that might have happened in Nigeria didn't happen under this government.

Southern Kaduna people, Plateau, Deborah blasphemy Al happened years back.

So where precisely is christian persecution happening in Nigeria under this government?

Its a continuation of the same policies that has led to the Christian genocide in Nigeria. Tinubu himself said it
https://businessday.ng/news/article/we-will-continue-with-buharis-legacy-of-honesty-hard-work-tinubu/
https://thenationonlineng.net/well-continue-to-uphold-buharis-legacy-tinubu-assures-family/

Why Nigeria Must Accept Trump’s Offer. It Worked in 2019

In 2019, under Trump’s direct support, Nigeria crushed Boko Haram, the terror group lost over 90% of its territory in just 18 months.
Here’s what happened:

U.S. delivered twelve A-29 Super Tucano jets (approved 2017, arrived 2019–2020)

U.S. provided real-time intelligence, drone surveillance, and elite training
Nigerian military recaptured Sambisa Forest, Boko Haram’s last major stronghold

Proof from trusted sources:

BBC (Feb 2019): Large territories have been recaptured with international support… Boko Haram is now confined to remote areas.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47047399

BBC (2018–2019 update):

“Boko Haram has lost most of the territory it once controlled… leadership split under pressure.”
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36973354


Vanguard (2023 GTI Report):

“Nigeria’s improvement in global terrorism rankings tied to 2019 U.S.-backed military gains.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/nigeria-improves-by-two-spots-on-global-terrorism-index/


Then Biden paused the partnership.

Leahy Law restrictions cut lethal aid.
Result? Boko Haram/ISWAP regrouped. Attacks surged 30% by 2022.

Biden Removes Nigeria from CPC List (2021)

Premium Times: U.S. removes Nigeria from list of religious freedom violators – Biden ignores USCIRF recommendation, removes Nigeria.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/496285-u-s-removes-nigeria-from-list-of-religious-freedom-violators.html

Vanguard: US lawmakers ask Biden to re-designate Nigeria – Notes 2021 delisting despite ongoing issues.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/02/us-lawmakers-ask-biden-to-re-designate-nigeria-as-religious-freedom-violator/

Trump’s 2019 model was monumentally successful.
His 2025 offer is to restart that success. Intervention NOT invasion

Well meaning Nigerians MUST accept this. Protect the lives Christians, secure the Middle Belt. End the genocide.

Moderators ABEG show the whole world oh! There's no need to hide the truth. Let Nigerians see why Trump's intervention is good for us.

In 2019, under Trump’s direct support, Nigeria crushed Boko Haram, the terror group lost over 90% of its territory in just 18 months.
Here’s what happened:

U.S. delivered twelve A-29 Super Tucano jets (approved 2017, arrived 2019–2020)

U.S. provided real-time intelligence, drone surveillance, and elite training
Nigerian military recaptured Sambisa Forest, Boko Haram’s last major stronghold

Proof from trusted sources:

BBC (Feb 2019): Large territories have been recaptured with international support… Boko Haram is now confined to remote areas.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47047399

BBC (2018–2019 update):

“Boko Haram has lost most of the territory it once controlled… leadership split under pressure.”
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36973354


Vanguard (2023 GTI Report):

“Nigeria’s improvement in global terrorism rankings tied to 2019 U.S.-backed military gains.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/nigeria-improves-by-two-spots-on-global-terrorism-index/


Then Biden paused the partnership.

Leahy Law restrictions cut lethal aid.
Result? Boko Haram/ISWAP regrouped. Attacks surged 30% by 2022.

Biden Removes Nigeria from CPC List (2021)

Premium Times: U.S. removes Nigeria from list of religious freedom violators – Biden ignores USCIRF recommendation, removes Nigeria.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/496285-u-s-removes-nigeria-from-list-of-religious-freedom-violators.html

Vanguard: US lawmakers ask Biden to re-designate Nigeria – Notes 2021 delisting despite ongoing issues.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/02/us-lawmakers-ask-biden-to-re-designate-nigeria-as-religious-freedom-violator/

Trump’s 2019 model was monumentally successful.
His 2025 offer is to restart that success. Intervention NOT invasion

Well meaning Nigerians MUST accept this. Protect the lives Christians, secure the Middle Belt. End the genocide.

Lies: See the truth here. All NIGERIANS please read:


https://www.nairaland.com/8554810/throwback-2019-bokoharam-lost-90

https://www.nairaland.com/8554785/debunking-myth-trumps-concern-nigeria

https://www.nairaland.com/8554777/afenifere-when-tribe-resources-religion

Why Nigeria Must Accept Trump’s Offer. It Worked in 2019

In 2019, under Trump’s direct support, Nigeria crushed Boko Haram, the terror group lost over 90% of its territory in just 18 months.
Here’s what happened:

U.S. delivered twelve A-29 Super Tucano jets (approved 2017, arrived 2019–2020)

U.S. provided real-time intelligence, drone surveillance, and elite training
Nigerian military recaptured Sambisa Forest, Boko Haram’s last major stronghold

Proof from trusted sources:

BBC (Feb 2019): Large territories have been recaptured with international support… Boko Haram is now confined to remote areas.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47047399

BBC (2018–2019 update):

“Boko Haram has lost most of the territory it once controlled… leadership split under pressure.”
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36973354


Vanguard (2023 GTI Report):

“Nigeria’s improvement in global terrorism rankings tied to 2019 U.S.-backed military gains.”
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/nigeria-improves-by-two-spots-on-global-terrorism-index/


Then Biden paused the partnership.

Leahy Law restrictions cut lethal aid.
Result? Boko Haram/ISWAP regrouped. Attacks surged 30% by 2022.

Biden Removes Nigeria from CPC List (2021)

Premium Times: U.S. removes Nigeria from list of religious freedom violators – Biden ignores USCIRF recommendation, removes Nigeria.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/496285-u-s-removes-nigeria-from-list-of-religious-freedom-violators.html

Vanguard: US lawmakers ask Biden to re-designate Nigeria – Notes 2021 delisting despite ongoing issues.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/02/us-lawmakers-ask-biden-to-re-designate-nigeria-as-religious-freedom-violator/

Trump’s 2019 model was monumentally successful.
His 2025 offer is to restart that success. Intervention NOT invasion

Well meaning Nigerians MUST accept this. Protect the lives Christians, secure the Middle Belt. End the genocide.

Moderators please move this to the front page

MURIC, Afenifere and the northern leaders claim that Trump “suddenly” targeted Nigeria is false. Trump actively partnered with Buhari from 2017–2020 to fight Boko Haram until Biden’s Democrats stopped it.

Trump's intervention: A brief timeline

Feb 2017: Trump’s first call to Buhari, he pledged full U.S. support vs. Boko Haram.

2017: Trump approved sale of 12 A-29 Super Tucano jets (blocked by Obama), delivered by 2020.

Apr 2018: Buhari’s White House visit. Trump praised Nigeria’s anti-ISIS role, backed deradicalization, and condemned Christian killings.
2019: Boko Haram lost 90% of territory thanks to U.S. intel, training, and strikes.

Dec 2020: Trump designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for religious freedom violations.

Biden Reversed Everything

2021: Biden removed Nigeria from CPC list despite worsening attacks.
2022: Democrats used Leahy Law & Child Soldiers Act to restrict arms and training.
Result: U.S. support dropped to non-lethal aid only. Boko Haram/ISWAP surged, attacks up 30% by 2022.


Trump isn’t “suddenly” interested, he’s restarting what Biden killed.

His 2025 threats (intervention, aid cuts, CPC reinstatement) are resuming the 2017 to 2020 plan, its an intervention not an invasion.

Afenifere should demand justice for victims, not deflect with lies.

Lives matter more than excuses.

Lives matter more than resources


1. Trump's First Call to Buhari (Feb 2017) – Pledging Support vs. Boko Haram

CNN: Trump calls presidents of Nigeria, South Africa – Details the call, commendation for Chibok rescues, and anti-terror pledges.
https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/13/africa/buhari-zuma-trump-call-africa/index.html

VOA: Trump Makes First Calls to African Leaders – Covers military weapons deal assurance.
https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-to-speak-with-nigerian-south-african-presidents/3721106.html

Vanguard: Trump’s early gambit on Nigeria – Reports promise of arms to fight Boko Haram.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/02/trumps-early-gambit-nigeria/

2. Trump Approves A-29 Super Tucano Jets Sale (2017)

VOA: US Approves $600 Million Sale of Attack Planes to Nigeria – Confirms $600M deal reversal from Obama era.
https://www.voanews.com/a/united-states-approves-sale-attack-planes-nigeria/3972058.html

Vanguard: US approves Super Tucano attack planes for Nigeria – Details $593M sale for counter-insurgency.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/08/us-approves-super-tucano-attack-planes-nigeria/

Vanguard: US agrees to sell 12 Super Tucano planes to Nigeria – Formal agreement for 12 jets and weapons.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/12/us-agrees-sell-12-super-tucano-planes-nigeria/

3. Buhari's White House Visit (Apr 2018) – Praising Anti-ISIS Role

VOA: Nigeria's Buhari Discusses Terrorism, Economy with Trump – Covers first sub-Saharan visit, focus on Boko Haram.
https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-s-buhari-to-discuss-terrorism-economy-with-trump-in-washington/4369753.html

CNN: Trump did not discuss ‘s—hole countries’ remark with Nigerian president – Highlights security talks on Boko Haram insurgency.
https://edition.cnn.com/2018/04/30/politics/trump-nigeria-muhammadu-buhari

Vanguard: US has serious problems with killings of Christians in Nigeria, Trump tells Buhari – Trump raises Christian killings during summit.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/04/us-serious-problems-killings-christians-nigeria-trump-tells-buhari/

4. Boko Haram Loses 90% of Territory (2019) – U.S. Support

BBC: Nigerian elections: Has Boko Haram been defeated? – Notes recapture of large territories with international aid by 2019.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-47047399

BBC: Boko Haram in Nigeria: Split emerges over leadership – Reports loss of most controlled territory by 2018–2019.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-36973354

Vanguard: Nigeria improves by two spots on Global Terrorism Index – Ties decline to U.S.-backed efforts (contextual for 2019 gains).
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/03/nigeria-improves-by-two-spots-on-global-terrorism-index/

5. Trump Designates Nigeria CPC (Dec 2020) – Religious Freedom

BBC Pidgin: Donald Trump: US President declare Nigeria Country of particular concern – Covers 2020 designation for violations.
https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/c6299rpqzg1o

Premium Times: Nigeria reacts to US ‘Country of Concern’ designation – Details first secular democracy on CPC list.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/832176-nigeria-reacts-to-us-country-of-concern-designation-denies-christian-genocide-allegation.html

Vanguard: Explainer: What it means for Nigeria to be a Country of Particular Concern – References 2020 Trump-era action.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/11/explainer-what-it-means-for-nigeria-to-be-a-country-of-particular-concern/amp/

6. Biden Removes Nigeria from CPC List (2021)

Premium Times: U.S. removes Nigeria from list of religious freedom violators – Biden ignores USCIRF recommendation, removes Nigeria.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/496285-u-s-removes-nigeria-from-list-of-religious-freedom-violators.html

Vanguard: US lawmakers ask Biden to re-designate Nigeria – Notes 2021 delisting despite ongoing issues.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/02/us-lawmakers-ask-biden-to-re-designate-nigeria-as-religious-freedom-violator/

Premium Times: Tinubu replies Trump, says Nigeria upholds religious freedom – Contrasts 2020 designation with 2021 withdrawal.
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/832277-tinubu-replies-trump-says-nigeria-upholds-religious-freedom.html

7. Biden's Leahy Law Restrictions on Military Aid (2022)

BBC: Nigeria's Muhammadu Buhari: US 'aided' Boko Haram with arms ban – Explains Leahy Law's role in delaying aid (context for Biden continuation).
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-33634607

Vanguard: US lawmakers stop $875m arms sale to Nigeria – 2021–2022 holds on helicopters via human rights vetting.
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/07/us-lawmakers-stop-875m-arms-sale-to-nigeria/

Premium Times: How the Leahy Law Can Help Nigeria – Details Leahy prohibitions on aid for violators.
https://opinion.premiumtimesng.com/2015/07/25/how-the-leahy-law-can-help-nigeria-by-lora-lumpe-and-sarah-pray/

8. Boko Haram/ISWAP Attacks Surge 30% (2022) – Global Terrorism Index

BBC Pidgin: Terrorism in Nigeria: Di deadliest terrorist groups – Covers 2022 surges in Boko Haram/ISWAP attacks.
https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cw095918xydo

CNN: Boko Haram overtakes ISIS as world's deadliest terror group – GTI context on Nigeria surges (historical, but ties to 2022 trends).
https://edition.cnn.com/2015/11/17/world/global-terror-report/index.html

Apologies if this is a lengthy post, but please read through and see the deception of our politicians and ethno-religious "leaders" for yourselves.

Afenifere's recent statement dismisses U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of intervention in Nigeria as a "strategic decoy" driven by economic motives. The group claims Trump's accusations of government complicity in Christian killings are "baseless," aimed at pressuring Nigeria into buying U.S. weapons, granting greater economic access, or punishing Tinubu's foreign policy stances (e.g., supporting a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine).

Afenifere insists banditry is not religious but economic, targeting minerals, and warns against "reckless statements" that invite foreign aggression. They cite U.S. interventions elsewhere leading to instability as proof of ulterior motives.


This narrative is a deflection.
It ignores overwhelming evidence of the Nigerian government's injustices, acts of terror facilitation, and pro-terrorism policies that have enabled a decade-plus genocide against Christians, particularly in the Middle Belt and North.

Trump's designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) /b]or religious freedom violations and threats of intervention are not an "invasion" for oil or minerals. Nigeria's resources are already mismanaged or exploited local elites, with zero benefit to citizens.

Instead, Trump's actions respond to [b]Nigeria's state-sponsored tolerance of Fulani militias, Boko Haram reintegration without justice, and refusal to prosecute sponsors.
This has displaced millions and killed tens of thousands (mostly Christians).


Below, I cite specific injustices and suspicious pro-terrorism acts from the Nigerian government, drawn from the provided VOA, BBC, Guardian, Premium Times, CFR, and Conversation links.

These form a pattern of appeasement over accountability, making intervention a moral and strategic imperative to halt what Trump calls "Christian genocide."


1. Reintegrating Boko Haram Terrorists Without Justice or Victim Reparations (Deradicalization as Amnesty for Mass Murderers)

Nearly 600 former Boko Haram militants graduated from Nigeria's rehab program in 2023 (VOA, 2023), part of Operation Safe Corridor.* Over 1,000+ "repentant" insurgents have been released into communities since 2016, often with stipends, jobs, or military integration, while victims (e.g., Chibok girls' families) get nothing.
Major General Abdulmalik Bulama Biu, a GOC, openly stated: "Repentant Boko Haram members can become president."

https://www.channelstv.com/2019/07/21/an-ex-boko-haram-can-become-president-says-army-goc/

https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/national/repentant-boko-haram-members-can-become-president-army-goc/

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, has taken a swipe at President Donald Trump, saying his allegation of genocide is a failure of U.S. intelligence.
Interestingly, the same DG backed the reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members:

https://punchng.com/noa-backs-reintegration-of-repentant-boko-haram-members/

Nigeria targets Boko Haram top brass for deradicalization (VOA, 2018), negotiating releases instead of trials. This rewards terror: Boko Haram denies any peace deal (VOA, 2015), yet government persists.

Injustice: Christians in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe face returned killers who bombed churches and abducted girls (e.g., 276 Chibok girls, 2014). Opposition urged dialogue (VOA, 2013; 2017), but it bolsters security minimally (VOA, 2015).
Result: Persistent threat complicates resettling 2+ million displaced (VOA, 2022 episode).

2. Negotiating with Terrorists and Protecting Sponsors (State Complicity in Funding Jihad)

Government has been negotiating with Boko Haram for years (CFR, 2016), including ransom payments for Chibok girls (VOA, 2017: "Nigeria must negotiate release" . Cameroon–Nigeria negotiate return of ex-militants (VOA, 2021).
[Believe it or not, in 2021, Nigeria actually negotiated for the RETURN of Boko Haram terrorists from Cameroon!]

Former governor, two senators under police watch for Boko Haram links (Premium Times, 2013). Sheikh Gumi (terror sympathizer) denied Saudi Hajj entry (Guardian.ng, 2024), yet he mediates with bandits freely in Nigeria.

Committee questions use of army against Muslim terrorists (VOA, 2011), implying bias against military action. Military denies maltreating Boko Haram survivors (VOA, 2023) but ignores civilian victims.

Suspicious Act: Buhari-era Water Resources Bill (resisted nationally) would centralize mineral-rich waterways, linked to clearing Christian farmlands via "herder-farmer clashes" (Orngu's analysis).

Terror Link: Fulani militias (ranked 4th deadliest terror group globally by Global Terrorism Index) displace Christians in Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa to mine gold/lithium illegally often under military escort. Government labels it "economic," not jihad (Afenifere echoes this).



3. Silence on Blasphemy Killings and Broader Anti-Christian Genocide

Deborah Yakubu Samuel lynched and burned in Sokoto (2022) for "blasphemy": Interestingly, there was no Afenifere condemnation mentioned. Bashir Ahmed, a Buhari presidential team member and OON holder, called for execution for blasphemy.

BBC Pidgin (2021): Covers ongoing killings, but government downplays them as "clashes." Fulani herdsmen killed 2,000+ in 2018 alone (Amnesty International).

Injustice: No prosecutions for church bombings or village razings in Southern Kaduna/Benue. Victims: overwhelmingly Christian farmers on mineral-rich land.


Why Trump is Exploring Intervention, NOT Invasion

Avoiding a Humanitarian Crisis: 10,000+ Christians killed since 2015 (Open Doors Watch List); 4 million displaced. U.S. CPC designation (2025) cites government failure to protect. This is already a humanitarian crisis that can engulf the entire West African region.

Nigeria's "rehabilitation" creates safe havens for terror export (e.g., ISWAP).

Previous Attempts: U.S. aided Nigeria vs. Boko Haram (2015 drones/intel), but this support was short-lived and failed as the Biden administration halted all assistance.

You would remember that in 2015, we expressed a drastic decline which led to some political figures like Lai Mohammed claiming we have crushed Boko Haram. This decline was a result of Trump's intervention.

Intervention = targeted ops to secure communities, regulate mining, prosecute sponsors. It has nothing to do with stealing "our oil.

Afenifere's resource paranoia ignores this: resources haven't helped Nigerians. If the U.S. secures peace, it benefits citizens more than corrupt reintegration.

All over social media, the general consensus by Nigerians is this:
"Let them take resources if it stops killings."


Nigeria must act:

Prosecute sponsors, end rehab-without-justice, secure farmlands. Until then, Trump's threat is a lifeline, not imperialism. Afenifere should condemn terror, not the messenger. Lives > resources.

Lastly, Afenifere, Arewa, Ohaneze, CAN, MURIC, and other ethnic or religious groups must remember the saying: He who wears the shoes feels the discomfort.

Respectfully, our elders would have to sit this one out. The fact that they can experience the luxury of even conveying a meeting at these times while over 500,000 Nigerians languish in IDP camps shows that they are not in the position to make demands.

The few cannot determine the destiny of the many, and right now, millions of Nigerians across religious and tribal backgrounds especially those affected by the actions of Boko Haram and Fulani Herdsmen (the 4th deadliest terror group according to the Global Terror Index) have called for this intervention from President Trump (an intervention deceptively presented as an invasion by those who have benefitted from these killings).

Lives > Resources


Here are the links that reveals just how infiltrated the Nigeran government and armed forces have become and why we desperately need an intervention:

VOA News

Cameroon, Nigeria Negotiate Return of Ex–Boko Haram Militants (2021)
https://www.voanews.com/a/africa_cameroon-nigeria-negotiate-ex-boko-haram-militants-return/6219137.html

Boko Haram Denies Peace Deal with Nigerian Government (2014)
https://www.voanews.com/a/boko-haram-denies-peace-deal-with-nigerian-government/2504253.html

Nigeria Opposition Urges Government Dialogue with Boko Haram (2012)
https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-opposition-urges-government-dialogue-with-boko-haram--147249415/180916.html

Nigeria Must Negotiate Release of Chibok Girls (2017)
https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-must-negociate-release-of-chibok-girls/3795420.html

Nigeria Opposition Urges Government to Bolster Security (2015)
https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-opposition-urges-goevrnment-to-bolster-security/2564925.html

Nigeria Committee Questions Use of Army Against Muslim Terrorists (2011)
https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-committee-questions-use-of-army-against-muslim-terrorists-130709773/158911.html

Nearly 600 Former Boko Haram Militants Graduate from Nigeria Rehab (2023)
https://www.voanews.com/a/nearly-600-former-boko-haram-militants-graduate-from-nigeria-rehab/7024167.html

Nigerian Women Lead Reintegration of Ex–Boko Haram Militants (2021)
https://www.voanews.com/a/africa_nigerian-women-lead-reintegration-ex-boko-haram-militants/6207706.html

Nigerian Military Denies Maltreatment of Boko Haram Survivors (2023)
https://www.voanews.com/a/nigerian-military-denies-maltreatment-of-boko-haram-survivors/7651966.html

Nigeria Targets Boko Haram Top Brass for Deradicalization (2018)
https://www.voanews.com/a/nigeria-targets-boko-haram-top-brass-deradicalization/3969248.html

Nigeria: Persistent Threat — Boko Haram Complicates Plans to Resettle Displaced (2022)
https://www.voanews.com/a/episode_nigeria-persistent-threat-boko-haram-complicates-plans-resettle-displaced-4606041/6115515.html

The Conversation

Nigeria’s Boko Haram Rehabilitation Efforts Ignore the Emotional Trauma of Soldiers — Why This Matters
https://theconversation.com/nigerias-boko-haram-rehabilitation-efforts-ignore-the-emotional-trauma-of-soldiers-why-this-matters-267023

BBC

BBC Pidgin: Nigeria Killings and Religious Violence (2021)
https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/world-57028969

BBC News: Nigeria and Boko Haram Conflict Overview (2016)
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-35989401

Guardian Nigeria

Saudi Arabia Denies Sheikh Gumi Entry for Hajj (2024)
https://guardian.ng/featured/saudi-arabia-denies-sheikh-gumi-entry-for-hajj/

Repentant Boko Haram Members Can Become President — Army GOC (2019)
https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/national/repentant-boko-haram-members-can-become-president-army-goc/

Premium Times

Former Governor, Two Senators Under Police Watch for Suspected Links with Boko Haram (2013)
https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/105432-former-governor-two-senators-under-police-watch-for-suspected-links-with-boko-haram.html?tztc=1

Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)

Nigerian Government Has Been Negotiating with Boko Haram for Some Time
https://www.cfr.org/blog/nigerian-government-has-been-negotiating-boko-haram-some-time

Beautiful post. Hits the nail on the head

You go explain tire. Senate president dey shake and some gworo eating people dey run their mouth

The same CNN that was Obama and Hillary's mouthpiece that led to the imposition of the pro terrorist APC government, You mean that CNN?

sreamsense:
Is it today ipob fabricated sponsor of fake newspaper post to stir public and later denied to be fake? Post the online video from reputable camera men of television stations bringing us live or recorded video we can verify to see. Ipob can fake anything and sponsor any false narrative on national paper, only to be debunked some days later

So you think sey person go carry camera dey record as herdsmen come dey kill dem? Why you no ask make dem do Tiktok live with the herdsmen?

Oga Mike sef

Ofunaofu:
All these over a simple peaceful protect

Always threatening Christians

Can't say I'm surprised

madridguy:
We need to prioritize security and stop playing around of people lives.

Honestly bro, I can't believe you are saying this. Even though Nigerians have their differences, I appreciate your honesty on this issue. It is NOT about Biafra or Oduduwa republic, igbos or yoruba. It is about the fact that lives are being wasted in Nigeria more than they are being wasted in active warzones, all because of religion and the people doing this are normadic people that aren't even Nigerians to begin with!

Do the crime, do the time.

Same should apply to everyone

Politicians paying to release their guys. So that they wouldn't talk when US army arrives

https://saharareporters.com/2025/11/04/breaking-jailbreak-borno-nine-nigerian-army-personnel-detained-over-links-boko-haram


Lai, lai, Trump MUST COME. These people basically own the armed forces

See this one abeg