US military drafts intervention plan for Nigeria amid Trump’s genocide claims
The United States military has reportedly developed plans for possible intervention in Nigeria following President Donald Trump’s claim that a “Christian genocide” is taking place in the country. Trump recently said on social media that “Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria,” alleging that thousands of Christians have been killed by “radical Islamists.” He then directed the Pentagon to prepare an intervention plan. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth immediately responded, instructing the Africa Command (AFRICOM) to submit operational options for possible strikes. According to reports, AFRICOM, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, has presented three options — light, medium, and heavy — outlining escalating levels of military involvement. Light OptionThe light option involves “partner-enabled operations,” where the US military and State Department would assist Nigerian forces in targeting Boko Haram and other insurgent groups operating mainly in northern Nigeria.Under this plan, […]