United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has warned the Federal Government against underestimating President Donald Trump’s determination to act against the continued killing of Christians in Nigeria.

In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Moore cautioned that President Trump is prepared to take decisive measures if the violence persists.

“Do not test President Trump’s resolve – he is serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore wrote.

The lawmaker urged the Nigerian authorities to cooperate with Washington in tackling the crisis.

“I am asking the Nigerian government to do the right thing and partner with the United States to protect Christians and end the slaughter of our brothers and sisters in Christ,” he added.

In a post on his Truth Social platform last Friday, Trump described Christianity in Nigeria as facing an “existential threat” from radical Islamist groups.

“Thousands of Christians are being killed. Radical Islamists are responsible for this mass slaughter. I am hereby designating Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern,’” he wrote.

Trump further stated that the United States “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening,” pledging that his administration would be ready, willing, and able to protect our great Christian population around the world.

He also urged members of Congress to investigate the situation, instructing Congressman Riley Moore, Chairman Tom Cole, and the House Appropriations Committee to report back to him.

On November 1, Trump said he had directed the Pentagon to draw up “options for possible military measures” against terrorist groups in Nigeria, claiming the move would be aimed at protecting Christian communities there.

In response, the Federal Government rejected the claims, with President Bola Tinubu reaffirming that Nigeria upholds religious freedom and protects the rights of all faiths.

Meanwhile, the US’ threat of military action against Nigeria has drawn sharp international attention, with global powers such as China and Russia expressing support for President Tinubu and urging Washington to respect Nigeria’s sovereignty. (The PUNCH)