Nigeria's army chief vows to crush insurgents amid US pressure over religious violence

Nov 7, Nigeria's new army chief promised on Friday to step up military operations in the northeast, days after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of possible military action if Abuja fails to curb violence against Christians. 

Trump last week designated Nigeria a "country of particular concern", a list of countries that the U.S. says have violated religious freedom. He said on Saturday he had asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible "fast" military action if Nigeria does not crack down on the killing of Christians.