Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'21 hours ago Share Save Makuochi Okafor , BBC Africa, Lagos and Jean Otalor Share SaveReuters Last year, Trump declared Nigeria a "country of particular concern" because of what he said was the "existential threat" to its Christian populationUS President Donald Trump has warned that he could order more airstrikes on Nigeria if Christians continue to be killed in the West African nation. But if they continue to kill Christians it will be a many-time strike," he said. Nigeria's government has rejected Trump's earlier accusations that it is failing to protect Christians from jihadist attacks, saying that "Muslims, Christians and those of no faith alike" are targeted. When questioned about this in the interview published on Thursday, Trump replied: "I think that Muslims are being killed also in Nigeria. ''Nigeria remains committed to protecting all citizens, Christians and Muslims alike, without discrimination,'' said Alkasim Abdulkadir.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 09, 2026 18:17 UTC