Many Nigerians welcome Trump’s threat of action over Christian killings, hoping it will pressure their government to protect churches after years of deadly attacks.
A Nigerian pastor and other Christians have welcomed President Donald Trump’s pressure on the Abuja government to bring an end to the killing of Christians. The president recently designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern, and warned he is considering stopping aid and introducing financial and other sanctions against government officials.
But the Christians Fox News Digital has talked to, while welcoming Trump’s support, say they don’t want U.S. Troops to be sent into Nigeria to stop the widespread murder of their co-religionists in one of the worst-affected areas, the Middle Belt of the West African nation.
Asking to be only identified by his first name due to fear of reprisals, Pastor Fred told Fox News Digital from Plateau State,