Alleged Christian Genocide: US Congress Don Start Full-Scale Probe Into Nigeria Killings

US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa don announce say dem go hold open hearing on Thursday, November 20, 2025, to examine President Donald Trump recent redesignation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern (CPC). If di CPC designation ratified by Senate, e fit allow US to impose sanctions on Nigerian officials wey dey complicit for religious persecution and limit some bilateral assistance. Di hearing wey go happen for Room 2172 of Rayburn House Office Building go feature two panels of witnesses, including US State Department officials and Nigerian religious leaders like Bishop Wilfred Anagbe and Ms Oge Onubogu. Di congressional hearing go review scope of Christian killings for Nigeria and explore policy responses like targeted sanctions, humanitarian assistance, and collaboration with Nigerian authorities to prevent further violence. Trump don warn say if Nigeria no stop di alleged killing of Christians, US fit halt aid and even prepare for military action. President Bola Tinubu don push back, saying di claims no reflect Nigeria reality, maintain say country dey committed to religious liberty.

Trump designation come as Christian communities for Nigeria dey face repeated attacks from Islamist extremists and militant Fulani herdsmen, with churches burn, priests and civilians killed, and farmers driven from land. US Congressmen like Riley Moore and Bill Huizenga don insist say killings of Christians dey serious and need action, including sanctions and other measures, but no immediate military strike dey planned. Pope Leo XIV don also voice concern over Christian persecution for Nigeria and other countries, urging peace. Meanwhile, FG don send emissary, Dr Abiodun Essiet, to Plateau State to restore peace between Christian clerics and Fulani Miyetti Allah leaders, settle local disputes like conflict for Agha Farm in Gyel, with N500,000 compensation paid and all parties signing undertaking to embrace peace.