April 1, 2026 | News | SUNTV Global Channel
A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has issued a strong warning to the Nigerian government over rising attacks on Christian communities, stating that the U.S. may step in if urgent action is not taken.
Speaking during an interview on Newsmax, Moore revealed that he had submitted a detailed report to the White House following an investigation into recent violence in Nigeria. The findings, he said, were based on intelligence reports and firsthand observations from his recent visit to the country.
According to the lawmaker, the report highlighted deadly attacks targeting religious gatherings. He cited a tragic incident during a Palm Sunday service where about 40 people were reportedly killed. In another attack in Kaduna State, 13 Christians were said to have been murdered during a wedding ceremony.
Moore stressed that the United States has already proposed several measures to support Nigeria in tackling insecurity, particularly in addressing terrorist threats.
“We have a number of suggestions on how the Nigerian government can work with the United States to resolve this crisis,” he said.
However, he warned that failure to act decisively could prompt unilateral action from Washington.
“As President Donald Trump has made clear, if the Nigerian government does not address this, the United States will step in. We prefer cooperation, but if necessary, we will take the lead,” Moore stated.
The Congressman also disclosed that the U.S. currently has about 200 military personnel in Nigeria working alongside local forces to strengthen operational capabilities. He added that advanced surveillance drones, including the MQ-9 Reaper, are already deployed in the country.
Referencing past military actions, Moore mentioned a December 2025 strike involving Tomahawk cruise missiles aimed at weakening terrorist groups such as Boko Haram and ISIS-linked fighters operating within Nigeria.
While acknowledging that the Nigerian government has taken some steps, he criticized the pace of response.
“They are trying, but not fast enough. These attacks continue, and something must change,” he said.
Moore also dismissed claims that the violence is overly complex, insisting that extremist groups are deliberately targeting Christian populations.
Drawing from his visit, he recounted meeting displaced persons living in internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, describing their conditions as dire and vulnerable to repeated attacks.
Although he admitted that factors like farmer-herder conflicts contribute to the broader crisis, he maintained that there is a clear pattern of targeted violence against Christians.
SUNTV Global Channel reports that the latest remarks are likely to intensify international attention on Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges and could influence future diplomatic and military engagement between both countries.
