- Muslim Ummah Condemns Israeli PM’s Plan to Join Trump in Fighting Terrorists in Nigeria
- MUSWEN described the move as deeply ironic
- Abubakar emphasized that insecurity in Nigeria affects all communities
Several Muslim leaders in Nigeria have condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent statement pledging to join U.S. President Donald Trump in combating terrorist attacks against Christians in Nigeria.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the remarks, made in a Christmas Day address to Christian Zionist supporters, suggested Israel would open a “new front” to protect Christians facing persecution in countries including Nigeria, Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey.
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The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) described the move as deeply ironic, pointing out Netanyahu’s ongoing military actions in Gaza. Professor Wole Abbas, MUSWEN’s Executive Secretary, said, “Netanyahu’s statement that he would join President Trump in fighting terrorism in Nigeria is unfortunate.
What he has done to Palestinians in Gaza is almost worse than terrorism. He is a person wanted by the world court and is still engaging in acts that amount to genocide. Yet he wants to intervene here in Nigeria.”
Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad also criticized Netanyahu’s declaration. Writing on his X account, Ahmad described any foreign military intervention in Nigeria as unnecessary and a violation of national sovereignty. “Nigeria doesn’t need your help,” he said. “We welcome legitimate support to tackle security challenges, but certainly not from individuals facing ongoing genocide trials before an international court.”
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State, Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu, dismissed the pledge, questioning the Israeli Prime Minister’s motives.
“Where are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria? And since when did he become a Christian to defend their interests?” Aliyu asked.
He added that Netanyahu’s comments risked exacerbating religious tensions in a country already confronting severe security challenges.
Mallam Umar Abubakar, another Muslim leader in Sokoto, suggested that Netanyahu’s intervention may have ulterior motives. “The Prime Minister is primarily after Nigeria’s mineral resources,” he said. “What they are seeking is not the safety of our people, but the chance to exploit our resources. If they truly care about Nigeria, they should coordinate with our President and provide support that strengthens national security rather than dividing us further.”
Abubakar emphasized that insecurity in Nigeria affects all communities, noting that both churches and mosques have been targeted in recent attacks. He called for foreign partners to support domestic efforts under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership rather than using rhetoric that could provoke religious discord.
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