The United States Congressman Riley Moore urged President Donald Trump to take forceful action to protect Christians in Nigeria after renewed attacks in Plateau State.
Moore made the call following fresh violence in the Middle Belt region. He described the situation as the epicentre of an ongoing Christian genocide.
Congressman Riley Moore reacted strongly to the attacks. He stated that enough was enough. Moore added that he felt encouraged because the Trump administration had identified the protection of Christians in Nigeria within its counterterrorism strategy.
“Now, I am asking the Trump Administration to take forceful action to defend our innocent brothers and sisters in Christ in the Middle Belt of Nigeria,” Moore said. He emphasized the need for immediate steps to address the violence.
Attackers targeted communities in Plateau State in recent days. These incidents followed a pattern of violence against Christian populations during religious observances. Nigerian authorities reported casualties, though exact figures varied in initial accounts.
Moore previously joined a US fact-finding delegation on alleged persecution of Christians. He visited affected areas and met with officials. His latest statement built on those efforts.
The congressman pressed for concrete measures. He highlighted that the Trump administration must act decisively. Moore warned that failure to protect vulnerable communities continued to strain relations.
His comments came as the US maintained focus on religious freedom issues in Nigeria. Moore’s push reflected broader congressional concerns over security in the region. Nigerian leaders had not issued an immediate response to the lawmaker’s latest appeal.
