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The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has launched a scathing response to President Donald Trump’s recent warning of possible U.S. military action in Nigeria, describing the American leader as a “reckless tyrant.”
The militant group’s reaction followed Trump’s directive to the U.S. Department of Defence to prepare for potential operations in Nigeria after he designated the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution of Christians.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared the development on his verified X account, said the extremist group released a propaganda message across its usual communication networks to counter the U.S. stance.
According to Makama, the statement from ISWAP accused Trump of acting under the influence of “evangelical Christian and Jewish advisers,” adding that the move was part of a Western agenda to paint America as the “global defender of Christians.”
In the message, the group also cautioned its fighters to remain alert and take precautions. It reportedly advised them to avoid mobile phones, stay away from crowded places, and reduce unnecessary movement.
“The extremists appear to be bracing for possible surveillance or attacks following Trump’s comments,” Makama said.
“Their tone suggests they are treating the U.S. warning as a serious threat.”
Furthermore, ISWAP called on Muslims across West Africa to “stand united” and resist what it described as Western aggression against African Muslims.
The group also accused Western powers of “committing continuous crimes against Islam in Africa.”
Observers believe the group’s statement reflects growing tension following Trump’s tough stance on terrorism and religious freedom violations.
Security analysts warn that ISWAP’s response could further escalate anti-Western sentiment among extremist factions in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions.
“The U.S. must tread carefully,” one analyst told Afripost News.
“While Trump’s position underscores a commitment to global religious rights, it also risks provoking violent reactions from groups like ISWAP who thrive on such confrontations.”