A senior United States Congressman has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government, demanding an immediate end to religious violence and the persecution of Christians within the country. The ultimatum was delivered during a high-level meeting in Washington, D.C., between US Rep. Riley M. Moore and a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
According to a statement released by Moore on his official X account, the discussion was “frank, honest, and productive.” It centered on critical issues of counterterrorism, US security assistance, and the urgent need to protect vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
In the statement, Moore said, “Today, I had a frank, honest, and productive discussion with senior members of the Nigerian government regarding the horrific violence and persecution Christians face and the ongoing threat terrorism poses across Nigeria.” He emphasized the urgent need for concrete action, warning that religious violence cannot continue unchecked.
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The US lawmaker was unequivocal in his demands, stating, “I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement, and death simply for believing in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
Moore also highlighted the U.S. commitment to helping Nigeria combat militant groups, specifically naming Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants. He noted that the US stands ready to work cooperatively with Nigeria to combat terrorism, particularly against Christians in the Northeast and Middle Belt regions.
He urged the Nigerian government to seize the opportunity to strengthen ties with the United States, stating that President Trump and Congress are "united and serious in our resolve to end the violence against Christians and disrupt and destroy terrorist groups within Nigeria."
The Nigerian delegation, which included top officials like the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, reportedly outlined the challenges they face in securing the nation. Moore underscored that the U.S. will monitor developments closely and expects Nigeria to accept offers of cooperation to end the ongoing bloodshed.
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