Nigerian pastor accuses NSC chief of diverting U.S. aid from Christian to Muslim areas, citing unequal airstrikes and blocked troop deployments.

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a Nigerian clergyman, accused National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu of diverting U.S. military aid meant for Christian communities in Plateau State to Muslim-majority areas like Sokoto, despite his appeal to former President Donald Trump for protection against Islamist attacks. Dachomo claimed U.S. airstrikes in December 2025 targeted groups in Sokoto but excluded Plateau, leading to continued violence in Plateau, Borno, Kwara, Kaduna, and Benue. He alleged the Nigerian government obstructed U.S. troop deployment to Christian regions, fueling perceptions that American forces favored Muslim communities. No official response was provided by Nigerian or U.S. authorities.