The U.S. Secretary of Defence now Department of War, has responded to President Donald Trump’s call for the department to be ready for action if Nigerian government won’t act fast to stop the killings of Christians in the country.
In a statement shared on his Truth Social account, Trump had condemned Nigeria’s handling of religious violence and described the country as a “now disgraced nation.” He accused the government of allowing Islamic terrorists to carry out atrocities against Christians and declared that America “may very well go into that country, guns-a-blazing,” to eliminate the perpetrators.
Trump’s remarks followed his earlier designation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged religious persecution. He also claimed to have instructed the U.S. Department of War to prepare for potential action, warning that any attack from the U.S. would be “fast, vicious, and sweet.”
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In a retweet, Pete Hegseth assured Trump that the Department is preparing for action. He wrote; “Yes sir. The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately.”
“The Department of War is preparing for action. Either the Nigerian Government protects Christians, or we will kill the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.
The Nigerian government and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had earlier responded to Trump’s designantion, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom and tolerance. Tinubu, in a statement dismissed the portrayal of Nigeria as religiously intolerant, emphasizing that his administration has maintained active engagement with both Christian and Muslim leaders to promote peace and address insecurity.
