US President Donald Trump has designated Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over what he calls the targeted killing of Christians by “radical Islamists”, a claim the Nigerian government rejects.

Sean Parnell, Public Affairs Assistant and Advisor to the Secretary of War, shared the update on War.gov. He explained that US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, met Ribadu and other top Nigerian officials after US President Donald Trump warned that he might launch attacks on jihadist groups killing Christians in Nigeria.

W Va , has introduced a resolution condemning the violent persecution of Christians in Nigeria and calling for decisive U S action to hold perpetrators accountable The move follows

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.

Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to prosecute those responsible for violence against Christians in the

Nigeria is currently undergoing mass violence nationwide, particularly committed by Islamic terrorists toward Christians.