Another warning has emerged from the United States as a member of Congress raises fresh concerns over escalating attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
This time, the alarm is coming from Congresswoman Nancy Mace, who on Friday said the security situation for Christians “is becoming more dangerous by the day.” She stated firmly that “Nigeria has become one of the deadliest countries in the world for Christians” and criticised what she described as insufficient action from the current U.S. administration.
Mace also faulted former President Joe Biden for altering America’s stance on the crisis, noting that “President Biden removed Nigeria from the Country of Particular Concern list.”
She praised former President Donald Trump for adopting a tougher approach to international religious freedom, saying, “President Trump is working to reverse those decisions. 45/47 remains one of the most consequential presidents in American history.”
Her statement comes as debates intensify in Washington over how the U.S. should respond to reports of targeted killings and persecution of Christians across Nigeria.
Trump recently reignited the discussion on his Truth Social account, announcing that Nigeria had been restored to the “Country of Particular Concern” list, citing rising attacks on churches and rural communities.
According to him, “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” claiming that “Thousands of Christians are being killed.” He blamed “Radical Islamists” for the violence and warned that the U.S. could consider military action if the killings continue.
But U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga argued that any military intervention is unlikely. In an interview, he said Trump’s remarks appeared to reflect deep frustration rather than a concrete plan.
Huizenga suggested that Trump would more realistically opt for economic or targeted sanctions, which he said could cut off financial networks used by violent groups and be more effective than military force. Sanctions, he added, could weaken organisations linked to the Fulani crisis or Boko Haram and remain among the strongest tools available to the U.S.
