The Federal Government has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to approach Nigeria’s security challenges with understanding, following his recent claims of a “mass slaughter” of Christians in the country.
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this appeal during a press briefing in Abuja, stressing that Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation making progress in both economic reforms and security efforts. He said dialogue and constructive engagement—not threats—remain the best path to peace.
Idris highlighted the government’s achievements against terrorism and banditry, noting that over 592 terrorists have been killed and 11,200 hostages freed in recent months. He cited reports from the Global Terrorism Index showing the lowest level of attacks in a decade and said the Tinubu administration continues to invest heavily in modern military equipment.
The minister added that notorious bandit leaders have been eliminated in the North-West, with over 400 armed criminals neutralized in a recent Zamfara operation.
Trump had earlier declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern,” alleging that over 3,000 Christians had been killed and directing U.S. lawmakers to investigate. He warned that the U.S. would not “stand by while such atrocities happen,” calling the situation an existential threat to Christianity.
