U.S. President Donald J. Trump has raised alarm over what he described as the ongoing “mass slaughter” of Christians in Nigeria, declaring the country a “Country of Particular Concern.”
In a strongly worded statement, Trump said thousands of Christians are being killed by radical Islamist groups, calling the situation an “existential threat” to Christianity in the West African nation.
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter,” Trump said.
He cited alarming statistics, noting that Nigeria accounts for more than 3,100 Christian deaths compared to 4,476 worldwide, insisting that urgent action must be taken to stop the killings.
Trump directed Congressman Riley Moore, along with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately investigate the situation and report back to him.
“The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our great Christian population around the world,” he added.
