Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared his readiness to support U.S. President Donald Trump if it will help Nigeria tackle terrorism.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics , Wike reacted to concerns about alleged persecution of Christians and rising insecurity in parts of the country.
He claimed that he will support the United States President, Donald Trump in providing and supporting Nigeria with technology to fight against terrorism
“I will support Trump in providing and supporting Nigeria with technology in the fight against terrorism,” he stated.
Stressing that his focus is on national security and not politics.
Wike dismissed claims that he was ignoring killings because of politics.
He insisted that human lives must not become political tools.
Sure, we stop these killings. It’s not for me to capitalize that people are dying in Plateau. It’s not for me to capitalize.
People are dying in Benue. They wanted to take over the rest of governance.
No, no, no,” he said, arguing that preventing further loss of life matters more than political rivalry.
He questioned the narrative of “Christian genocide,” saying security challenges affect all citizens regardless of religion.
“Who knows? So, a person died.
Is he a Christian? Is he a Muslim? Is he a non-believer?” he asked, urging Nigerians not to frame insecurity along religious lines.
The minister recalled his experience visiting Maiduguri in 2011 during the peak of Boko Haram attacks.
According to him, shortly after he left a school in the city that day, the school was destroyed.
“I was the first minister under Boko Haram to go to Maiduguri… that same day, that school was burnt down,” he narrated, highlighting how deep-rooted terrorism has been.
Wike added that he would “support any country that wants to prefer solutions in supporting the Niger government to fight terrorism,” noting that nations often assist allies in such situations
