Nigerians, both Christian and Muslim, have expressed strong opposition to US President Donald Trump's recent threats of military intervention regarding the supposed "persecution of Christians" in Nigeria.

• Trump stated he asked the Pentagon to plan a possible attack, claiming "They're killing the Christians and killing them in very large numbers."
• Nigerian President Bola Tinubu affirmed religious tolerance is a "core tenet of our collective identity," while others highlight that violence in the country affects both Christians and Muslims, often stemming from land disputes and poor governance.
• The contentious rhetoric from the US could also be linked to Nigeria's refusal to accept deportees from the United States, leading to tightened visa rules for Nigerians.