Exclusive: Shocking Revelations – U.S. Lawmakers Poised to Pitch Nigeria's Partition to Trump as Lifeline for Persecuted Christians In ...
Exclusive: Shocking Revelations – U.S. Lawmakers Poised to Pitch Nigeria's Partition to Trump as Lifeline for Persecuted Christians
In a move that could reshape Africa's most populous nation, a coalition of U.S. lawmakers and religious advocates is preparing to brief President Donald Trump on explosive policy options for Nigeria – including the possible idea of dividing the country to create a "safe zone" for its beleaguered Christian population. Sources close to the discussions, including public statements from key figures like Congressman Riley Moore and Senator Ted Cruz, reveal a growing consensus that Nigeria's deep-seated religious divisions have turned the West African giant into a slaughterhouse for Christians, with no end in sight under the current unified structure.
This isn't hyperbole. According to the latest Open Doors World Watch List 2026, Nigeria accounts for a staggering 72% of global Christian killings, with 3,490 believers murdered in 2025 alone more than anywhere else on Earth. Reports from aid groups paint a grim picture: over 7,000 Christians slain in the first 220 days of 2025, hundreds kidnapped, tortured, or displaced, and an average of 30 murders per day. Fulani militants, Boko Haram insurgents, and ISIS-linked groups have rampaged through the Middle Belt and northern regions, torching churches, razing villages, and targeting Christians in what many describe as a systematic genocide.
"Nigeria is the most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian," declared Senator Ted Cruz in a recent statement, echoing sentiments he's voiced for years. Cruz, alongside Congressman Moore and others, has been at the forefront of U.S. efforts to pressure Nigeria's government. Last year, Cruz introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025, which would impose sanctions on Nigerian officials accused of ignoring or facilitating the violence. Moore, meanwhile, has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC) for religious freedom violations a label the Trump administration has already applied, triggering visa restrictions and potential sanctions.
But the real bombshell? Behind closed doors and in public forums, discussions are veering toward the unthinkable: partitioning Nigeria along religious lines to halt the bloodshed. In a viral video circulating on X, Congressman Moore reportedly stated, "We'll provide options for Trump on Nigeria this January... He argued that Islam in Nigeria rejects equality, leaving Christians perpetually subjugated. This sentiment aligns with calls from activists and even private military figures like Erik Prince, the Blackwater founder, who has proposed building a "Vatican-funded" army to defend Nigerian Christians and potentially carve out a southern Christian enclave from the Muslim-dominated north.
The idea isn't new, but its traction in Trump's orbit is unprecedented. Nigerian diaspora voices have amplified the call, with posts advocating for a two-state solution: one for the Sharia-governed northern states, another for the predominantly Christian south and Middle Belt. "Divide Nigeria now and save lives," one user pleaded, tagging Trump directly. Another warned, "The continued existence of Nigeria will always be a horror to humanity... Help divide Nigeria and save lives." Even Bishop Anagbe of Benue State has described an "Islamic agenda" to erase Christian identity through violence and land grabs, fueling arguments for separation.
Trump's administration has already escalated: airstrikes on terrorist camps in coordination with Nigeria, visa bans for perpetrators of anti-Christian violence, and threats of military intervention. "The United States is taking decisive action in response to the mass killings and violence against Christians by radical Islamic terrorists," the State Department announced last month. Yet critics, including some Nigerian leaders, dismiss these claims as exaggerated or politically motivated, arguing that violence affects Muslims too and that U.S. interference risks sowing division for resource exploitation.
Nigeria's government denies systemic persecution, insisting it's a "complex security situation" and pointing to efforts against militants. But with over 60,000 Christians killed since 2009, 19,000 churches destroyed, and atrocities like the Owo massacre, the data tells a different story. As one activist put it, "The blood of innocent Christians is stirring up angels in heaven."
If Trump greenlights partition talks, it could spark a diplomatic earthquake – redrawing borders, displacing millions, and altering Africa's geopolitical landscape. Proponents see it as the only way to "save lives" in a nation where religious harmony has failed. Detractors warn of chaos akin to Libya or Afghanistan. One thing is clear: with briefings set for this month, the fate of Nigeria's Christians – and the country itself – hangs in the balance.
| Key Statistics on Christian Persecution in Nigeria (2025) |
|----------------------------------------------------------|
| **Christians Killed Worldwide**: 4,849 |
| **Killed in Nigeria**: 3,490 (72%) |
| **First 220 Days of 2025**: Over 7,000 killed |
| **Abductions of Clerics**: Over 600 |
| **Churches Destroyed Since 2009**: 19,000 |
| **Overall Deaths Since 2009**: Over 60,000 |
Sources: Open Doors, Voice of the Martyrs, Catholic World Report.
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