USA Designates Nigeria A “Country of Particular Concern” Over Christian Killings
The United States of America has designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged threat to Christianity.
President Donald Trump in a tweet, alleged that thousands of Christians were killed in Nigeria by radical Islamists, adding that something must be done on the development.
Trump ordered Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into the matter and report back.
“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,” Trump added.
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It would be recalled that Congressman Riley Moore recently described Nigeria as the most dangerous place in the world for Christians, noting that 82% of persecuted Christians killed between October 2022 and September 2023 died in Nigeria.
“The United States cannot stand idly by while believers are slaughtered,” Moore stated.
“We must acknowledge the religious nature of this scourge of anti-Christian violence from radical Islamic terrorists. It’s time for the United States to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ, and designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern will provide the diplomatic tools necessary to do just that. I urge Secretary Rubio to designate Nigeria as a CPC without delay.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
