United States President Donald Trump has declared Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern’ following reports of alleged Christian genocide in the country.

In a post on Truth Social on Friday, October 31, 2025, Trump asserted that radical Islamists are responsible for the reported mass killing of Christians in Nigeria.

Trump stressed that America cannot fold its hand and watch such atrocities to continue in Nigeria and other countries of concern.

He asked Congressman Riley Moore and Chairman Tom Cole, together with the House Appropriations Committee, to “immediately look into this matter, and report back to me.”

“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby making Nigeria a “COUNTRY OF PARTICULAR CONCERN” -But that is the least of it. When Christians, or any such group, is slaughtered like is happening in Nigeria (3,100 versus 4,476 Worldwide), something must be done! I am asking Congressman Riley Moore, together with Chairman Tom Cole and the House Appropriations Committee, to immediately look into this matter, and report back to me. The United States cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening in Nigeria, and numerous other Countries. We stand ready, willing, and able to save our Great Christian population around the World,” the US President wrote on his Truth handle.

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By placing Nigeria on this list, it signals that Washington sees the situation as serious enough to warrant both public censure and possible further action.

Naijaonpoint reports that the Nigerian government has denied that Christians are being singled out on a religious basis, calling such claims “very misleading” and stating the country is dealing with terrorism that affects everyone.

The latest development further raises the stakes for Nigeria’s diplomatic relations with the United States.

Being listed could pave the way for sanctions or other pressure measures aimed at spurring government action.

For Nigeria, a country already facing internal security challenges, this adds another dimension of international scrutiny.