US Congressman Riley Moore Warns of Escalating Violence Against Christians in Nigeria, Cites ISIS ‘Convert or Die’ Threats and U.S.–Nigeria Security Cooperation

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has raised fresh alarm over what he describes as a worsening campaign of violence against Christian communities in Nigeria, citing threats from ISIS-linked groups demanding that Christians “convert or die.” Speaking on Newsmax TV, Moore said he visited Nigeria in December as part of a congressional delegation sent at the direction of President Donald Trump to assess security conditions and humanitarian needs.

Moore recounted harrowing testimonies from internally displaced persons (IDPs), including women who witnessed the قتل of their children, families torn apart, and unborn babies killed. He said these accounts point to targeted religious persecution, not random criminal violence. According to him, extremist groups—such as ISIS-affiliated factions and Islamist militants active in Nigeria’s Middle Belt—are deliberately attacking churches, Christian villages, and IDP camps.

The West Virginia lawmaker stated that U.S.–Nigeria security cooperation has intensified, claiming recent joint military actions, including a reported strike around Christmas, helped deter attacks during the holiday period. While some details of these operations have not been independently verified, Moore said discussions are ongoing to establish a broader strategic security framework to strengthen Nigeria’s military capacity, improve intelligence sharing, and close operational gaps.

Rejecting explanations that attribute the violence mainly to climate change or land disputes, Moore argued that the rhetoric and actions of extremist groups clearly show a specific focus on Christian communities. He acknowledged that Nigerians of all backgrounds have suffered but insisted that Christians face targeted persecution.

Human rights groups continue to document widespread insecurity in Nigeria involving Boko Haram, ISIS–West Africa Province (ISWAP), and armed militias, with debate persisting over the root causes of the violence. Moore said his conclusions are based on firsthand observations: “What is happening in Nigeria is Christian persecution,” he maintained, urging sustained international attention and support.

US Lawmaker Riley Moore Condemns ISWAP’s Fresh Threat Against Nigerian Christians After Adamawa Attack, Calls It Clear Religious Persecution

A United States lawmaker, Rep. Riley M. Moore of West Virginia, has strongly condemned a reported threat by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) against Christians in Nigeria, describing it as blatant religious persecution. Moore reacted to reports that ISWAP released an image of a Christian village in Adamawa State set ablaze, accompanied by a warning declaring Christians across Nigeria as “legitimate targets.”

In a statement shared on his official X account, Moore said the threat leaves no doubt that Christians in Nigeria are being targeted solely because of their faith. He rejected explanations that frame the violence as being driven by land disputes or climate-related factors, insisting it is persecution based on religion.

According to reports, ISWAP allegedly warned Christians to convert to Islam or face death, stating they could “spare their blood” by converting or paying the jizyah tax. Moore noted that such language mirrors tactics historically used by ISIS in other conflict zones around the world.

The congressman also praised ongoing cooperation between the United States and Nigeria in combating extremist violence, expressing support for efforts by the U.S. government to counter jihadist groups and protect vulnerable Christian communities.

Nigeria has endured years of attacks by Boko Haram and its ISWAP faction, particularly in the northeast, with rights groups repeatedly warning that Christian communities are disproportionately affected. Moore’s remarks add to growing international calls for stronger action and increased global attention to religious persecution and insecurity in Nigeria.

More US Airstrikes Coming As Congressman Riley Moore Says Trump’s Nigeria Strikes Are Bringing Hope, Security To Christians

United States Congressman Riley Moore has said that additional American airstrikes against terrorist camps in Nigeria are imminent, dismissing claims that President Donald Trump’s actions could trigger war. Moore stated that the Christmas Day airstrikes, carried out in coordination with the Nigerian government, have boosted morale and renewed hope among vulnerable communities, particularly Christians facing violence from ISIS-linked groups, Boko Haram and Fulani militants. He cited widespread killings and displacement, especially in Benue State, and stressed that the military operation is only the first phase of a broader counterterrorism effort supported by Nigerian authorities.

US Congressman Credits Airstrikes With Preventing Christmas Terror Attacks in Nigeria

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore attributed the absence of mass Christmas attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria this year to American military intervention. According to Moore, previous years saw deadly assaults during the festive season, but this year, U.S. forces carried out strikes against Islamist militants in coordination with the Nigerian government. The operation, approved by President Bola Tinubu, targeted ISIS camps in Sokoto State, deploying 16 GPS-guided munitions from MQ-9 Reaper drones. No civilian casualties were reported. The strike aimed to prevent planned terrorist attacks and secure the region, with further operations promised if militants continued their activities.

US Lawmakers Blame Radical Islam for Mass Killing of Christians in Nigeria

US lawmakers, including Mary Miller and Riley Moore, have attributed the mass killings of Christians in Nigeria to radical Islamic extremists. Moore visited Benue State, meeting internally displaced Christians who recounted horrific violence, including the murder of family members and attacks on women and children. The United States House Committee on Appropriations emphasized its commitment to religious freedom and atrocity response, directing efforts to inform policy recommendations under the NSRP bill. Lawmakers also engaged Nigerian officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, discussing measures to combat terrorism, enhance security, and protect vulnerable populations in the North-East and Middle Belt regions.

BREAKING: The United States congressional delegation, led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded its fact-finding mission to Nigeria over alleged genocide and is expected to brief President Donald Trump before the end of the month.

NEFERTITI wrote again! The APC jubilated when Riley Moore visited the NSA earlier this week. In fact, they ran a bunch of fake news propaganda & insu!ted Nigerians.

Now that Riley has given his Report on Fox News, I hope the people who agreed that his visit was a win (will also agree with his Report).

NEFERTITI wrote again! The APC jubilated when Riley Moore visited the NSA earlier this week. In fact, they ran a bunch of fake news propaganda & insu!ted Nigerians.

Now that Riley has given his Report on Fox News, I hope the people who agreed that his visit was a win (will also agree with his Report).

NEFERTITI wrote again! The APC jubilated when Riley Moore visited the NSA earlier this week. In fact, they ran a bunch of fake news propaganda & insu!ted Nigerians.

Now that Riley has given his Report on Fox News, I hope the people who agreed that his visit was a win (will also agree with his Report).

U.S. Congressman Alleges Fulani Militants Conduct “Genocidal Campaign” Against Christians in Nigeria

U.S. Republican Congressman Riley Moore has described violent attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt as a “genocidal campaign,” following a high-risk visit to Benue State. Speaking on Fox News, Moore recounted touring IDP camps and meeting victims of the attacks, including women who witnessed the murder of their children. He accused Fulani militants of targeting Christians deliberately, dismissing explanations of land disputes or climate pressures. Moore revealed that he will report his findings to former President Donald Trump and urged U.S. authorities to engage Nigerian leaders on the crisis, emphasizing that IDP camps offer little protection and that communities remain under severe threat.

U.S. Pledges Action on Religious Freedom in Nigeria After Lawmakers Visit Benue IDP Camps

The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to defending religious freedom in Nigeria following a visit by U.S. Congressman Riley Moore to Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Benue State. During the visit, Moore met with Christian victims who recounted horrific attacks that left families murdered and communities displaced. The U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responded by pledging that America “will not look away,” noting that the visit forms part of a fact-finding mission ordered by President Donald Trump to address Christian persecution and guide future policy. Moore later met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, discussing concrete steps to tackle terrorism and violence in the North-East and Middle Belt. While acknowledging some progress, the U.S. stressed that Nigeria’s security crisis remains severe and requires urgent action.

US Rep Riley Moore Hails US-Nigeria Joint Task Force, Warns Insecurity Still Worsening

US Congressman Riley Moore has praised the newly established US-Nigeria joint task force as a major step toward ending terrorism and mass killings in Nigeria, following a meeting with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. In a statement on X, Moore said the US delegation discussed concrete security actions that could disrupt terrorist networks in the North-East and stop attacks on Christians in the Middle Belt — an issue he said concerns both him and President Donald Trump.
He commended President Tinubu for the rescue of 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren in Niger State but warned that Nigeria’s insecurity remains far from resolved. Moore urged the Nigerian government to turn its openness to US cooperation into real action, stressing that more work is needed to stabilise the country.



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NSA Nuhu Ribadu Meets U.S. Congressional Delegation in Abuja

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on Sunday received a delegation from the United States Congress at his office in Abuja.

The visit follows recent high-level security talks held in Washington. The delegation included Representatives Mario Díaz-Balart, Norma Torres, Scott Franklin, Juan Ciscomani, and Riley Moore, who are in Nigeria on a fact-finding mission.

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in counterterrorism, intelligence sharing, and regional stability. Ribadu reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to security sector reforms, while the U.S. lawmakers pledged continued support and collaboration. Both sides agreed to sustain dialogue to advance shared security priorities.

We must act quickly’ — US lawmakers say Nigeria stalling on protection of Christians

United States lawmakers have accused the Nigerian government of foot-dragging on measures to end the alleged persecution of Christians in the country.

The lawmakers convened a roundtable on Tuesday to discuss the escalating violence in the country and what they say is a targeted persecution of Christians.

Participants in the hearing included Mario Díaz-Balart, house appropriations committee vice chair and national security, Department of State, and related programmes subcommittee chairman; Robert Aderholt, labour, health and human services, education, and related agencies subcommittee chairman and values action team (VAT) chair; and Riley Moore, appropriations legislative branch subcommittee vice chair and leading religious liberty advocate.

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Rep. Riley Moore says President Donald Trump has asked him and the House Appropriations Committee to investigate alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

I find it hard to sleep at night; I pray every single night about the killing of Christians in Nigeria.

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A member of the US House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has called on the Nigerian government to pardon a farmer, Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for killing an attacker while trying to defend himself.

“President Trump Is Very Serious, Don’t Test Him” — U.S. Lawmaker Riley Moore Tells Nigerian Government to Embrace U.S. Partnership

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has warned that President Donald Trump’s resolve should not be tested, describing the President as “very serious about this.”

Moore stated that the United States’ intervention in Nigeria presents an opportunity for “Nigerians to strengthen and deepen their relationship with the United States.” He added that Nigeria can build partnerships with the U.S. to counter the terrorist threat that is spreading across the country.

“I’m asking Nigeria to do the right thing, partner with the United States, help us to protect the Christians in your country and we will help you,” he concluded.

Riley Moore represents West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. He serves on the House Appropriations Committee and has been active on issues of religious freedom and international human rights.

The lawmaker made these remarks during a media interview in Washington, D.C., while addressing the ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria and urging stronger cooperation between the two nations to tackle terrorism.

"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.

31 U.S. lawmakers praise Trump for reinstating Nigeria as country of particular concern.

Thirty-one members of the united states congress have commended former president donald trump for reinstating nigeria’s designation as a “country of particular concern” (cpc), a status reserved for nations accused of severe violations of religious freedom.

In a joint statement released by Rep. Robert Aderholt, chairman of the house values action team, the lawmakers described trump’s move as a bold and moral step to confront what they called the persecution of christians in nigeria. Aderholt said the decision revived hope among nigeria’s christian communities and reaffirmed america’s commitment to defending global religious liberty.

House majority whip tom emmer hailed trump’s courage, calling him “a leader unafraid to defend people of faith,” while republican chair lisa mcclain condemned the killings in nigeria as “a moral outrage.”

Representatives chris smith, josh brecheen, mary miller, and mark alford urged for stronger u.s. sanctions and action against perpetrators of religious violence. smith, who chairs the house subcommittee on africa, said the move corrected the biden administration’s earlier decision to lift nigeria’s cpc status in 2020.

Trump had announced the reinstatement on his truth social page, warning that christianity faced an “existential threat” in nigeria and vowing that the U.S. would not ignore the killings. rep. riley moore, who raised the issue in congress, praised trump’s “moral clarity and leadership.”

However, nigeria’s government rejected the allegations, saying its conflicts are driven by crime, insurgency, and socio-economic issues — not religion. minister of information mohammed idris said the u.s. report was based on misinformation. President Bola Tinubu also reaffirmed nigeria’s commitment to religious freedom, stressing that the nation’s constitution guarantees equality and peaceful coexistence among all faiths.