Overview
- President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to prepare possible military measures and warned that the United States could enter Nigeria to target Islamist militants.
- Trump said all U.S. assistance to Nigeria would be halted if authorities fail to stop killings of Christians, calling for swift action.
- Defense Secretary Pit Hegset confirmed preparations are underway, stating the military stands ready to act unless Nigeria protects Christian communities.
- The White House designated Nigeria a country of particular concern and asked U.S. lawmakers to investigate reported mass killings.
- Nigeria’s foreign ministry and President Bola Tinubu rejected the U.S. claims, pledging protection for all citizens as a new commission examines allegations; no U.S. military action has been reported.