Trump Ordered Pentagon to Protect Nigerian Christians From ISIS Killings – US Defence Chief

Naijaonpoint_ng | 28-05-2026 06:17pm |

During a press briefing at the White House, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth disclosed that former President Donald Trump instructed the Pentagon to prioritize the protection of Nigerian Christians facing threats from ISIS-affiliated terrorist groups. This directive was issued in response to the escalating violence against Christian communities in Nigeria. Hegseth emphasized the importance of this mission and the U.S. commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis affecting these individuals.

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