In a dramatic twist to the ongoing crisis in northern Nigeria, the African Union (AU) chief has boldly declared that *genocide* is not happening in the region, which has been engulfed in relentless violence and chaos. This controversial statement comes just after former US President Donald Trump ignited flames of outrage by asserting that Christians in Nigeria face an *existential threat* from jihadists who are supposedly slaughtering them in alarming numbers!

Trump's recent comments have sent shockwaves through the international community as he threatened armed intervention by the United States if the Nigerian government fails to act. He described the potential military response as “fast, vicious, and sweet,” leaving many to wonder if he’s playing politics or genuinely concerned about the plight of Nigerian Christians.

At a press conference in New York, AU Commission Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf wasted no time in dismissing Trump's alarming assertions. “There is no genocide in northern Nigeria,” he proclaimed, urging a careful handling of the situation. 

Youssouf went on to argue that the primary victims of Boko Haram, the notorious jihadist group wreaking havoc in the region, are actually Muslims, not Christians. 

With a staggering population of approximately 230 million, Nigeria stands as Africa’s most populous nation, and its demographic split between a predominantly Christian south and an overwhelmingly Muslim north has been the catalyst for multiple conflicts. The ongoing jihadist insurgencies have indiscriminately targeted both communities, leading to widespread suffering.

The Boko Haram insurgency has caused a catastrophic humanitarian crisis, with over 40,000 deaths and more than two million displaced according to UN estimates. This crisis affects all communities, yet the narrative seems to be overshadowed by political posturing and sensational claims!