A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Riley Moore, has announced that he is drafting a formal report to President Donald Trump detailing a coordinated strategy for the United States to work closely with the Nigerian government to end what he describes as the ongoing killings of Christians in Nigeria.
In a statement posted on X on Thursday, Moore said the report will also outline recommendations for strengthening Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts, particularly in the North-East where insurgent groups remain active.
Moore’s move follows his recent congressional delegation trip to Nigeria with members of the House Appropriations Committee. During the visit, the team met with key Nigerian officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, to discuss security concerns and humanitarian issues.
The U.S. lawmaker said he traveled to Benue State, where he witnessed the living conditions of displaced Christian communities affected by repeated attacks attributed to Fulani militants in the Middle Belt.
“We met with Bishops Anagbe and Dugu, and Tor Tiv. We met with suffering IDPs who are all Christians. They are forced to live in camps that are regularly attacked by Fulani Islamic radicals,” he wrote.
Moore described hearing “heartbreaking” testimonies from survivors, including a woman who watched helplessly as five of her children were killed. “I’ve never seen anything like it. It will stay with me the rest of my life,” he added.
According to him, the forthcoming report to Trump will propose a structured plan for deeper partnership between Washington and Abuja aimed at halting the violence and addressing terrorist threats.
The development comes amid renewed U.S. scrutiny of Nigeria’s religious freedom record, following Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” in October 2025 — a move that could potentially affect U.S. aid.
While Trump warned of possible consequences if the attacks persist, President Bola Tinubu’s administration rejected the designation, insisting that Nigeria’s security crisis is not driven by religion and pointing to ongoing joint security initiatives with Washington.
