US lawmaker faults Trump over Nigeria threat, says Congress has not authorised force - Businessday NG

Washington — U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs told a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Thursday that Congress has not authorized military force in Nigeria and called former President Donald Trump's threat to deploy troops reckless and illegal. The hearing reviewed Nigeria's redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern and cited complex security challenges, noting attacks by non-state actors have affected both Christian and Muslim communities. Lawmakers and experts debated legal and humanitarian implications while urging Nigerian authorities to improve protections. The hearing followed reports of recent church killings and the abduction of schoolgirls. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.