Nigeria has grabbed global headlines again following a spate of attacks by gunmen involving the kidnapping of dozens of students from two schools and a deadly assault on a church service. This week's incidents have piled more pressure on the Nigerian government following U.

Congress confronted the Nigeria crisis as witnesses describe mass killings and kidnappings targeting Christians. A subcommittee called for a stronger U.S. response to persecution.

President Trump earlier this month asserted that Christianity faces an "existential threat" in Nigeria​ and told the Pentagon to begin preparing for possible military action.

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen attacked a church in Nigeria and killed two people, authorities said, as the country faces Trump administration threats of U.S. military intervention over allegations that Christians are persecuted there.