US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says he has held talks with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, amid rising concern in Washington over the continued k!llings of Christians in Nigeria.
Hegseth shared the update in a post on X, saying the meeting focused on “the horrific violence against Christians” and the need for stronger cooperation between both countries.
“Yesterday, I met with Nigeria’s National Security Advisor and his team to discuss the horrific violence against Christians in their country,” he wrote.
He added that under the guidance of the U.S. president, the Department of War is “working aggressively with Nigeria to end the persecution of Christians by jihadist terrorists.”
Photos posted with the message show Hegseth and Ribadu shaking hands, as well as Ribadu signing documents during the meeting.
The visit comes at a time when several U.S. lawmakers and human rights groups have intensified pressure on Nigeria over continued attacks on Christian communities, especially in central and northern regions.
