Protests has erupted in Kano State following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to launch military action against Nigeria over alleged attacks on Christians.
The U.S. recently added Nigeria to its “Countries of Particular Concern” list for religious freedom violations, intensifying diplomatic tensions.
Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God urged President Bola Tinubu to negotiate a 100-day delay with Trump and set a 90-day deadline for security chiefs to eliminate terrorists.
Nigerian officials, including Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin, demanded an apology from Trump, asserting Nigeria’s sovereignty.
A rare violent clash in Kano on November 4 left 19 bandits and two soldiers dead, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.The U.S. designation follows pressure from evangelical groups, influencing Trump’s rhetoric amid domestic political considerations.
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