Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has warned that he and his supporters would resist any deployment of American soldiers to Nigeria, saying such forces would not go unchallenged if ordered into the country.
Speaking during a Facebook live session, Asari reacted to reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump had directed preparations for possible military involvement in Nigeria over the alleged killing of Christians. Asari dismissed the idea of foreign troops intervening, saying Nigeria would show whether it had the capability to confront any external forces.
He also disputed claims that only Christians have been victims of attacks, arguing that more Muslims have been killed since the insurgency began.
The comments add a volatile dimension to the debate over international responses to Nigeria’s security challenges, highlighting tensions between nationalist sentiments and proposals for foreign
