"Despite receiving billions of Dollars in military assistance, Nigeria has failed to curb killings or safeguard Christians" — U.S. lawmaker alleges
United States lawmaker Riley Moore, who chairs President Donald Trump’s investigative committee on alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria has criticized the Nigerian government for failing to justify the significant military assistance it has received from Washington
In an interview on the Dinesh D’Souza programme, Moore said Christians in Nigeria were facing what he described as an ongoing “genocide,” alleging that the violence has continued “under the radar” with minimal global attention. He expressed concern that despite years of US-funded training, equipment & security support running into billions of dollars, the Nigerian government has not prioritized the protection of Christian communities
“My brothers & sisters in Christ are being murdered for practicing their faith,” he said, accusing both Nigerian authorities & the international community of neglect.
Moore warned that if the situation deteriorates further, the United States may be forced to respond. “If we don’t address this and terrorists take hold in Nigeria, we would have to act one way or another,” he said, stressing that he preferred a cooperative approach with the Nigerian government.
He added that the “pieces are already in place” for Nigeria to tackle the violence but insisted that stronger political will was needed. Moore also praised President Trump for his “decisive leadership,” saying he would soon submit a full report to him.
Trump recently redesignated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” claiming that Christians are being killed on a large scale and warning that the US could cut aid or consider military measures if the attacks continue. He directed Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to immediately review the situation and report back.
The Nigerian government has rejected the allegations, insisting there is no targeted genocide against Christians and noting that insecurity affects citizens across religious and ethnic lines.
United States lawmaker Riley Moore, who chairs President Donald Trump’s investigative committee on alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria has criticized the Nigerian government for failing to justify the significant military assistance it has received from Washington
In an interview on the Dinesh D’Souza programme, Moore said Christians in Nigeria were facing what he described as an ongoing “genocide,” alleging that the violence has continued “under the radar” with minimal global attention. He expressed concern that despite years of US-funded training, equipment & security support running into billions of dollars, the Nigerian government has not prioritized the protection of Christian communities
“My brothers & sisters in Christ are being murdered for practicing their faith,” he said, accusing both Nigerian authorities & the international community of neglect.
Moore warned that if the situation deteriorates further, the United States may be forced to respond. “If we don’t address this and terrorists take hold in Nigeria, we would have to act one way or another,” he said, stressing that he preferred a cooperative approach with the Nigerian government.
He added that the “pieces are already in place” for Nigeria to tackle the violence but insisted that stronger political will was needed. Moore also praised President Trump for his “decisive leadership,” saying he would soon submit a full report to him.
Trump recently redesignated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” claiming that Christians are being killed on a large scale and warning that the US could cut aid or consider military measures if the attacks continue. He directed Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to immediately review the situation and report back.
The Nigerian government has rejected the allegations, insisting there is no targeted genocide against Christians and noting that insecurity affects citizens across religious and ethnic lines.
"Despite receiving billions of Dollars in military assistance, Nigeria has failed to curb killings or safeguard Christians" — U.S. lawmaker alleges
United States lawmaker Riley Moore, who chairs President Donald Trump’s investigative committee on alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria has criticized the Nigerian government for failing to justify the significant military assistance it has received from Washington
In an interview on the Dinesh D’Souza programme, Moore said Christians in Nigeria were facing what he described as an ongoing “genocide,” alleging that the violence has continued “under the radar” with minimal global attention. He expressed concern that despite years of US-funded training, equipment & security support running into billions of dollars, the Nigerian government has not prioritized the protection of Christian communities
“My brothers & sisters in Christ are being murdered for practicing their faith,” he said, accusing both Nigerian authorities & the international community of neglect.
Moore warned that if the situation deteriorates further, the United States may be forced to respond. “If we don’t address this and terrorists take hold in Nigeria, we would have to act one way or another,” he said, stressing that he preferred a cooperative approach with the Nigerian government.
He added that the “pieces are already in place” for Nigeria to tackle the violence but insisted that stronger political will was needed. Moore also praised President Trump for his “decisive leadership,” saying he would soon submit a full report to him.
Trump recently redesignated Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern,” claiming that Christians are being killed on a large scale and warning that the US could cut aid or consider military measures if the attacks continue. He directed Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to immediately review the situation and report back.
The Nigerian government has rejected the allegations, insisting there is no targeted genocide against Christians and noting that insecurity affects citizens across religious and ethnic lines.
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