The United States delegation conducting a fact-finding mission on alleged Christian-targeted attacks in Nigeria visited Benue State on Monday.
During the visit, members of the delegation met with
Catholic bishops and the traditional ruler of the Tiv people.
US Congressman Riley Moore shared the encounter in a post on
X, highlighting his support for Tiv and Christian leaders in the state.
“It was an honour and deeply moving to meet with his
excellency Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, Bishop Isaac Dugu, and His Royal Highness
James Ioruza, traditional ruler of the Tiv people, to discuss the ongoing
genocidal campaign by the Fulani in Benue State,” Moore wrote.
A consistent advocate for the protection of Christian
communities in Nigeria, Moore stressed that the United States will not overlook
the challenges reported by local leaders.
“Our brothers and sisters in Christ will no longer suffer in
silence,” he said. “The United States has heard your cries and we are working
diligently toward solutions.”
Earlier, Moore praised the Federal Government for its
transparency and cooperation with the US in addressing Nigeria’s growing
insecurity. This followed his meeting with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu
Ribadu, on Sunday.
He described the visit to Nigeria as a “very productive
one”, noting on X, “More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great!”
On Monday, he provided further updates, explaining that
discussions focused on terrorism in the North-East and violent attacks in the
Middle Belt—issues he said are of particular concern to President Donald Trump
and himself.
“There were concrete steps and actions discussed at length,
that if fully executed, I believe will enhance security across the country for
all Nigerians, disrupt and destroy terrorist organisations in the northeast and
stop the killing of Christians (a specific concern for @POTUS and me),
particularly in the Middle Belt of the country,” Moore wrote.
He also commended the recent rescue of 100 abducted Catholic
schoolchildren, thanking the Nigerian government and President Bola Tinubu.
“I want to thank the Nigerian government and @officialABAT
for rescuing the 100 innocent and precious Catholic school children.
“This is a positive demonstration of the government’s
increasing response to the security situation and shows commitment to the
emergency declaration laid out by President Tinubu,” he added.
Moore further noted that US concerns were “positively
received” and cited the establishment of a joint task force between Nigeria and
the United States as evidence of deepening collaboration.
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