In May, U.S. forces in collaboration with Nigerian army carried out airstrikes, killing Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
Mrs Tinubu has dismissed the campaign of Christian genocide in Nigeria and the U.S. as “propaganda”.
Mr Smith said Nigeria took small steps to address the situation but a culture of denial persisted among Nigerian officials.
The Pope said, “In various parts of the world, Christians suffer discrimination and persecution
Mr Trump had threatened to invade Nigeria and kill off bandits and terrorists allegedly committing genocide against Christians.
“President Trump has provided forewarning if you do not correct the current state of inaction to stop the killing of our brothers and sisters in Christ in your country,” he said.
