Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Deeper Life Bible Church has refuted a viral online report claiming that its founder, William Kumuyi, commented on the recent diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and the United States.

The report, circulated online, alleged that Mr Kumuyi dismissed claims of a "Christian genocide" in Nigeria and accused the US of attempting to "steal the country's natural resources."

The alleged comments were said to be in response to the US President Donald Trump's threat to "invade Nigeria guns-a-blazing" if the government failed to address attacks on Christians.

Responding to the claims on Sunday, the church described them as false and inaccurate in an official statement released on its official X handle.

"Any recent news rep...