Global Coalition Calls On President Trump To Accelerate Military Action Against Terrorists In Nigeria
The Global Coalition for Security and Democracy in Nigeria has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to take urgent military and diplomatic measures in response to what it describes as an ongoing “Christian genocide” in Nigeria.
In an open letter addressed to President Trump and signed by the coalition’s Global Coordinator, Comrade Frederick Odorige, the group emphasized that it is “registered in the US by Nigerians in diaspora for the support and promotion of security and democracy in Nigeria.” The coalition expressed support for America’s recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and welcomed the U.S. government’s stated intent to confront terrorist groups operating in the country.
A copy of the letter was also sent to Mr. Brian Mast, Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Majority.
The coalition accused the Nigerian government of deploying “propaganda” to downplay global concerns about insecurity, asserting that Christians remain the primary victims of terrorist attacks. The letter stated:
“Though the terrorists are killing and kidnapping people from diverse religious backgrounds, Christians are the main targets in the north and middle belt to violently grab land and to establish an Islamic state. Now, the Islamic terrorists have quickly moved to the Southern regions which are predominantly Christian.”
It further criticized Nigerian political and religious leaders for failing to curb the violence, alleging that Muslim leaders in the northern region have “deliberately refused to take concrete actions to end the criminality” over the past 15 years. The letter added, “This connivance cannot be disputed as the same people unite to discuss other issues such as tax reforms.”
The coalition welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s recent listing of Nigeria as a country where Christians face severe discrimination, calling the designation “true, indisputable and a diplomatic understatement.” It argued that Nigerian officials and regional bodies have attempted to downplay the crisis through “renewed propaganda,” noting that the government “deliberately refused to call for foreign help to fight terrorism in a country where our people now pay taxes to terrorists in various local government areas.”
Vice President Kashim Shettima also came under scrutiny, with the coalition recalling his campaign promise to personally lead the fight against terrorism. The letter stated:
“Since their resumption in office between May 2023 till date, Shettima has remained silent on his promised lies. Since then, at least 14,000 Nigerians have been killed,” while also referencing previous casualties under the Buhari administration.
The letter condemned Nigeria’s handling of terrorism financing, stating: “Though the names of financiers of terrorism in Nigeria were released by the government of the United Arab Emirates since 2021, the APC-led government of Nigeria deliberately refused to prosecute the people because it is a terrorist-friendly government.”
Calling terrorism in Nigeria a threat to global security, the coalition urged decisive U.S. action. The letter referenced past successful American military operations, including the killing of Osama bin Laden and the rescue of an abducted U.S. citizen in Niger State, noting that these operations were conducted “without desecrating the sovereignty of Nigeria.”
To address the current crisis, the coalition requested measures including targeted military strikes, sanctions on terrorism sponsors, visits by U.S. officials to internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, and seizure of assets linked to Nigerian officials allegedly involved in corruption or aiding terrorism. The group emphasized:
“Rather, we call for the total military extermination of terrorists, their sponsors and the direct sanctioning of individuals who are remotely connected to stifling the rights of the Nigerian people.”
The coalition endorsed President Trump’s recent stance on the issue, stating: “There is clearly a genocide against Christians in Nigeria and we believe that your declaration to attack the terrorists is an answer to the prayers of millions of our people.” Warning that delays could worsen the situation, the letter concluded: “Sir, if action is delayed, tomorrow may be too late. Nigerians need urgent help. A stitch in time saves nine.”
The call for urgent intervention comes as violence continues across Nigeria. SaharaReporters reported that on Tuesday evening, panic and tears swept through Eruku town in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State when terrorists attacked a branch of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), killing three worshippers and abducting several others, including the pastor.
Sources told Reporters that the attackers invaded the church during a meeting and immediately opened fire, causing worshippers to flee. Three members were shot dead on the spot before the assailants seized an unspecified number of people.
