A US lawmaker spearheading an inquiry into attacks on Christians in Nigeria has promised to provide President Donald Trump with a report soon, following the former president’s recent claims that Christians are under threat in the West African nation.
During a speech on Wednesday, Trump reaffirmed Nigeria’s designation as a “Country of Particular Concern” under US law, citing what he described as widespread killings of Christians by radical Islamist groups.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter,” Trump stated.
He emphasized that the United States must act to protect persecuted Christians globally.
Trump also called for immediate legislative action, naming Congressman Riley Moore, Chairman Tom Cole, and the House Appropriations Committee to investigate the situation and report back without delay.
He hinted that military intervention could be considered if the killings persist.
In response to Trump’s remarks, Riley Moore thanked the former president via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account.
“Thank you, President Trump, for your incredible leadership in defending persecuted Christians, especially in Nigeria,” Moore wrote.
“I am on it and will have more for you soon.”
Last Friday, Trump posted on Truth Social reaffirming Nigeria’s CPC status and warning of what he termed a Christian genocide in the country.
“Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible. Nigeria is a Country of Particular Concern, but that is only the beginning,” he wrote.
The Nigerian government has strongly denied the allegations, calling them inaccurate and misleading. Officials argue that the violence is rooted in general insecurity, not religious persecution.
President Bola Tinubu posted on X, reiterating Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom. “Nigeria stands firmly as a democracy with constitutional guarantees of religious liberty,” he said, emphasizing ongoing collaboration with both Christian and Muslim leaders to address security challenges nationwide.
Tinubu added that portraying Nigeria as religiously intolerant ignores the nation’s diversity and the government’s consistent efforts to maintain peace and protect citizens of all faiths.
