Key Points

• Marafa supports Trump’s military warning over Nigeria’s insecurity.
• Trump orders planning for possible action over Christian killings.
• Nigeria added to US list of countries of particular concern.

Former Senator Kabiru Marafa has backed former United States President Donald Trump’s threat of possible military action in Nigeria. He said the warning could push Abuja to respond more firmly to worsening insecurity.

Marafa shared his views on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He explained that he did not agree with Nigerians who criticised Trump’s comment on the grounds of national sovereignty.

He argued that the security situation had reached a point where outside pressure might prompt stronger government response.

Marafa defends his stance

“I strongly support the President of America, Donald Trump, for issuing that threat,” he said during the interview.

He added that arguments about sovereignty were valid but did not outweigh the loss of life caused by persistent attacks.

He said Trump’s remarks helped draw fresh attention to violent attacks that have affected Christian communities across several parts of the country.

Trump orders Pentagon planning

Last month, Trump directed the Pentagon to start planning for potential military action in Nigeria. He accused the government of failing to stop what he described as persecution of Christians.

In a post on social media, Trump warned that the United States could stop all aid to Nigeria if the killings continued.

He wrote that Washington “may very well go into that now disgraced country, guns-a-blazing” to eliminate groups behind the attacks.

He said he had instructed the “Department of War” to prepare for possible operations. He added that any US strike “will be fast, vicious, and sweet,” while criticising what he called attacks on “cherished Christians.”

Senator argues lives come first

Marafa insisted that sovereignty matters but the country must first protect its citizens. He said Trump’s comments brought renewed pressure on Nigerian authorities to act more decisively.

He argued that the warning might lead Abuja to reassess its approach to insecurity, especially in states affected by banditry and communal violence.

US lists Nigeria as a country of concern

The United States recently designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged violations of religious freedom.

The decision places Nigeria among nations facing increased scrutiny over how they handle cases of religious violence and targeted attacks.

More discussions between US officials and rights groups are expected as Washington continues its review of Nigeria’s security situation.