Trump's Threat To Kill Nigerian Christian Slaughterers

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US President Donald Trump has spoken out to confirm the US military's plan to deploy troops to Nigeria or launch airstrikes to stop the mass killing of Christians in the West African country.

When asked about the air or ground attack scheme, Trump agreed that both options could be an option.

"It could be. I mean, things. I imagine a lot of things. They kill Christians in a record-breaking number in Nigeria. They kill Christians and kill them in a very large number. We will not let that happen," Trump said. November.

Trump made the remarks on Sunday evening when he returned to Washington after spending the weekend at his holiday home in Florida.

Trump has threatened to carry out US military actions in Nigeria regarding the treatment of Christians.

Trump at the end of last week said he would take military action against Nigeria if Africa's most populous country fails to take firm action against the killing of Christians.

The threat of military action from the US president comes a day after his administration re-entered Nigeria on the list of "Specific Concerned Countries" that the US said violated religious freedom.

Other countries on the list include China, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, and Pakistan.

Nigeria Responds

Nigeria has welcomed the assistance of the United States (US) in fighting Islamist rebels as long as the integrity of its territory is respected.

"We welcome US aid as long as they recognize our territorial integrity," Daniel Bwala, adviser to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, told Reuters.

"I imagine a lot of things," Trump said on Air Force One, without elaborating.

"We don't take it literally, because we know Donald Trump has a good view of Nigeria. I believe by the time these two leaders meet and sit together, there will be better results in our joint determination to fight terrorism," Bwala said.