U.S. Questions Nigeria After Spending Billions on Security Aid

The United States has questioned Nigeria’s handling of ongoing killings targeting Christian communities, pointing to the billions of dollars Washington has spent on security support over the years. Congressman Riley Moore said the U.S. has invested heavily in Nigeria’s military capacity, providing equipment, training and direct security assistance, yet the violence has continued without meaningful improvement.

Moore warned that the lack of progress raises serious concerns in Washington, adding that Nigeria should be doing far more with the resources already provided. He said the U.S. government cannot continue committing large sums of money while attacks persist and communities remain unprotected.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump echoed this concern, saying the scale of U.S. security funding to Nigeria makes the continued killings unacceptable. He announced that Nigeria has been redesignated as a “Country of Particular Concern,” stressing that Congress must immediately review the situation and the level of aid the country receives.

Trump said the U.S. is willing to take further action if necessary, noting that American taxpayers cannot continue funding security assistance while vulnerable groups remain at risk. Nigeria has denied claims of a targeted genocide, arguing that insecurity affects all communities.