Nigeria TV Info — U.S. Envoy Boulos Dismisses Claims of Religious Persecution in Nigeria, Says Terrorism Targets All Faiths

Rome, Italy — Senior Adviser to former United States President Donald Trump on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, has refuted claims of religious persecution in Nigeria, describing such allegations as misguided and inconsistent with the realities on the ground.

Boulos, who met with President Bola Tinubu on Friday on the sidelines of the 10th Aqaba Process Summit in Rome, told journalists after the meeting that it was “unfortunate” that narratives of religious targeting were being promoted despite clear evidence that extremist groups such as Boko Haram and ISIS have killed more Muslims than Christians in Nigeria.

According to him, terrorism in Nigeria is indiscriminate and affects citizens across all religious and ethnic divides.

> “Of course, any loss of life is absolutely unfortunate. Those who know the terrain well understand that terrorism has no colour, no relation, no tribe. People of all religions and all tribes are dying. It is very unfortunate — Boko Haram and ISIS are killing more Muslims than Christians. People from all backgrounds are suffering; this is not specifically targeted at one group or the other,” Boulos stated.

The U.S. envoy condemned every incident of violence as “one too many,” urging continued collaboration between Nigeria and the United States to combat terrorism and communal clashes.

He emphasized that ending terrorism requires shared commitment and intelligence cooperation, noting that both nations have a long-standing partnership in promoting regional peace and stability.

The Aqaba Process Summit, initiated by Jordan’s King Abdullah II, brings together global leaders and security experts to strengthen collective efforts against extremism and terrorism.