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Military Action: US Lawmaker Assigned To Give Recommendations On Nigeria Assures Trump "I Am On It"

Riley Moore was reacting to Trump's latest speech where the US president insisted that Christians were allegedly being killed in Nigeria and an action needed to be taken.

The United States lawmaker leading investigations into the alleged 'killing of Christians' in Nigeria has promised to send a report to President Donald Trump soon, saying, "I am on it."

Riley Moore was reacting to Trump's latest speech where the US president insisted that Christians were allegedly being killed in Nigeria and an action needed to be taken.

"Thank you, President Trump, for your incredible leadership in defending persecuted Christians, especially in Nigeria. Your bold and decisive action to protect our brothers and sisters in Christ will save thousands of lives. I am on it and will have more for you soon," Moore wrote in reaction to Trump’s speech vowing action on what he described as "genocide against Christians" in Nigeria.

In the speech seen by SaharaReporters, Trump reiterated that he has designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over what he described as large-scale killings of Christians and warned that Washington could cut aid or even take military action if the violence continues.

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria, thousands and thousands of Christians are being killed, radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a country of particular concern, that is a legal definition,” Trump said.

He drew attention to global figures and urged rapid action from U.S. lawmakers. “When the Christians or any such group is slaughtered like it's happening in Nigeria 3100 Vs 4476 Worldwide, what horrible numbers.”

Trump called on members of Congress to move quickly, singling out appropriations leaders.

“Something has to be done, I am asking Congressman Riley Moore together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee to immediately look into this matter to report back to me, I mean like immediately.”

He added that the United States could intervene to protect religious minorities.

“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria and other countries. It's not only in Nigeria, it's all over. We are able and willing to defend Christians, the killing of Christians, it is not going to happen.”

The Nigerian government has rejected the characterisation and pushed back against claims that the violence amounts to targeted genocide, saying the country's constitution protects all faiths and that security challenges affect communities across religious lines.

Last Friday, President Trump announced that, in response to claims of genocide against Christians in Nigeria, he had redesignated the country as a “Country of Particular Concern.” He made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, writing: “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” Trump posted on Truth Social.

“Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a ‘COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN’ — But that is the least of it,” he wrote.

He went on to say the U.S. may conduct a military operation in the country if 'killings of Christians' continue.

Nigeria, however, denied any genocide against Christians.

President Bola Tinubu reiterated that “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy governed by constitutional guarantees of religious liberty.”

He noted that since assuming office in 2023, his administration has maintained active engagement with both Christian and Muslim leaders while working to address security challenges affecting citizens regardless of religious affiliation.

“Since 2023, our administration has maintained an open and active engagement with Christian and Muslim leaders alike and continues to address security challenges which affect citizens across faiths and regions,” he stated.

Tinubu dismissed what he described as a mischaracterisation of Nigeria’s religious landscape by external observers, saying such claims fail to reflect the country’s diversity and the government’s ongoing efforts to promote peaceful coexistence.

“The characterisation of Nigeria as religiously intolerant does not reflect our national reality, nor does it take into consideration the consistent and sincere efforts of the government to safeguard freedom of religion and beliefs for all Nigerians,” the President declared.

On Tuesday, China declared its unwavering support for the Nigerian government, saying it stands by Nigeria as it “leads its people on the development path suited to its national conditions.”

This position was announced at a press conference by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.

The Chinese minister was quoted as saying: “As Nigeria’s comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries’ internal affairs, and threatening other countries with sanctions and force.”

Ning was responding to a question on U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians.

The European Union (EU) also restated its solidarity with Nigeria, declaring full respect for the country’s sovereignty and reaffirming its commitment to strengthen cooperation in peacebuilding, interfaith dialogue, and human rights protection.

The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Mr. Gautier Mignot, made the remarks during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos, while reacting to Trump’s comments threatening possible military action against Nigeria.

Mignot stressed that the EU’s position was guided by “long-standing partnership and shared values” with Nigeria, not external influence.

Credit: Sahara reporters

Trump is unstoppable here. Nigeria military should cooperate with the US marines for adequate security in Nigeria soil.

Make any useless people no come to south west o, you all pamper this people till they become terrorist.

YorubaDemonswag:
Make any useless people no come to south west o, you all pamper this people till they become terrorist.

You're a good person... You speak the truth and I believe you don't support bad thing.

BUHARI WAS A DISĀSTER AND THE CAUSE OF MOST INSÉCURITY PROBLEMS IN NIGERIA TODAY

"The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum has lambasted the Federal Government for acquiring an Amplitude Modulation radio broadcast licence to reach Fulani herdsmen across various locations in the country."

"The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, who had confirmed the acquisition of the licence in Abuja on Tuesday, said the radio service will operate on frequency of 720KHz, and will be strictly in Fulani language."

"The statement reads in part, “The announcement came at a time the Federal Government has been acting as the information arm of B0ko Hāram and Fulani herdsmen by dissing the correct interpretation of the groups’ activities as attempts to Fulanise Nigeria."

“We totally reject this insensitive decision of the government.”

Culled from Punch Newspaper of 23rd May 2019

Me: Buhari was a disaster. He significantly contributed to the terr0rism in Nigeria today, especially the gen0cide of Christians, land grabbing, ethnic cleansing, gang violence, corruption, injustice etc. Only the creation of regional autonomy or a peaceful partition can destroy the sinister foundations laid by Buhari and the APC government. Anything else only postpones the catastrophe. If you escape it, your siblings, children, or grandchildren may not. Let's learn to tackle our problems at their root.

Switruth:
You're a good person... You speak the truth and I believe you don't support bad thing.

We all saw it,when they were holding peace meets with fully harmed killer,and Tinubu self sat down mouth open in Abuja doing nothing about it,if you are not strong enough to arrest someone like gumi,whay are you doing in aso rock as president?

YorubaDemonswag:
We all saw it,when they were holding peace meets with fully harmed killer,and Tinubu self sat mouth open in Abuja doing nothing about it,if you are not strong enough to arrest someone like gumi,whay are you doing in aso rock as president?

You know we were saying that Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder and thought it would be through protests.not knowing that these terrorists will bring an instant change... The US has threatened enough... We need help bro....

Switruth:
You know we were saying that Nigeria is sitting on a keg of gunpowder and thought it would be through protests.not knowing that these terrorists will bring an instant change... The US has threatened enough... We need help bro....

Yes, I hope he (Trump) will do as he said,the nonsense has to stop,how can you be holding peace meeting with terrorists?

YorubaDemonswag:
We all saw it,when they were holding peace meets with fully harmed killer,and Tinubu self sat mouth open in Abuja doing nothing about it,if you are not strong enough to arrest someone like gumi,whay are you doing in aso rock as president?

exactly, Tinubu government never question that terrorist apologist. To tell you that the government knows much about terrorists invasion in Nigeria.

US military drafts airstrike plans for Nigeria after Trump threat – Report

The United States military has reportedly drawn up contingency plans for potential airstrikes in Nigeria following an order from President Donald Trump directing the Pentagon to “prepare to intervene” to protect Christians from terrorists’ attacks, according to The New York Times.

Credit: Punchng

Politicstoday:
Trump is unstoppable here. Nigeria military should cooperate with the US marines for adequate security in Nigeria soil.

Them no get option na. Many retired generals whom are complicit are now restless. Many Nigerians have forgotten that the clamp down started last year, colonel sambo dasukis horse ranch in the USA has been seized, Gumi was deported from Saudi Arabia. All Dubai properties are not safe 🤷🏿

Gotocourt:
Them no get option na. Many retired generals whom are complicit are now restless. Many Nigerians have forgotten that the clamp down started last year, colonel sambo dasukis horse ranch in the USA has been seized, Gumi was deported from Saudi Arabia. All Dubai properties are not safe 🤷🏿

you are very right here. You followed the whole process well. That's why gumi is angry. Gumi will be picked by America marines.