A viral video showing United States (US) troops allegedly arriving in Nigeria has gone viral on social media, sparking panic among Nigerians.
The footage, posted on November 6 by an X (formerly Twitter) user identified as Spaghetti Mafia (@italian_Spencer), claimed that the US Army had landed in Bonny Island, Rivers State.
... caption read: “Breaking News: US Army lands in Bonny Island, Rivers State!! Donald Trump wasn’t playing around.”
... quickly gained traction, amassing thousands of views and comments, sparking panic among Nigerians who believed the US military had landed in the country.
Presidency Dismisses Video as False
In a swift response, the Nigerian Presidency has debunked the viral claim, describing the video as false and misleading.
D.O. Olusegun, the Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, replied directly under the viral post, stating, “This is false.”
Trump’s Controversial Remarks Fuel Tension
The viral post surfaced shortly after US President Donald Trump made controversial statements accusing the Nigerian government of allowing the persecution of Christians.
Trump claimed Nigeria had failed to stop attacks on Christian communities and threatened to halt all US aid to the country.
He went further to declare Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” and hinted at possible military intervention to “wipe out” Islamic terrorists.
His remarks sparked global backlash, with China openly opposing any foreign military action and reaffirming its support for Nigeria’s sovereignty.
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