AMERICA WON’T ALLOW THE KILLING OF CHRISTIANS IN NIGERIA - TRUMP


During a press briefing with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, the United States President, Donald J. Trump, said that the US would not allow the ongoing killings of Christians and burning of churches in Nigeria, saying that it must stop.
He said this, when he received President Muhammadu Buhari at the white House for talks aimed at boosting the strategic partnership between both countries.
The latest incident was the gruesome killing of about 19 persons including 2 priests, Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha, in a church in Ukpor - Mbalom, a community located in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Expressing concern over the killings of Christians in Nigeria, Trump said America would do everything to stop terrorist activities in Nigeria.
“We’ve had very serious problems with Christians who have been murdered in Nigeria. We’re going to be working on that problem…. Because we can’t allow that to happen, “Trump said.
He also noted that Nigeria is well known for massive corruption, adding that the US will continue to offer its support for Nigeria to find lasting solution to the problem.
“Nigeria has massive reputation for corruption,” “I discussed it with the president and we agreed to do something on it.

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