Christian Killings: US Prepares Security Strategy to Tackle Terrorism in Nigeria

Christian Killings: US Prepares Security Strategy to Tackle Terrorism in Nigeria

The United States Government is close to establishing a strategic security framework with Nigeria to address the country’s escalating security challenges, including the activities of Boko Haram, ISWAP, and the alleged killings of Christians in parts of the country.

This was disclosed on Saturday by Riley Moore, head of the United States congressional delegation on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria, during an interview on Fox News. The delegation was in the country to examine allegations of Christian genocide in Nigeria.

Moore described his visit as deeply distressing, recounting emotional encounters with victims of violence. He said he met a woman who watched all five of her children murdered, while another lost her husband, two daughters and her unborn child during attacks.

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According to Moore, discussions held with the Nigerian government were encouraging, noting that both sides are nearing agreement on a security cooperation framework to confront the ISIS and Boko Haram insurgency in North-East Nigeria, as well as violent attacks in the Middle Belt.

He said the framework is expected to outline actionable steps for collaboration between Washington and Abuja in tackling terrorism, improving intelligence sharing and strengthening security operations.

Moore added that the findings of the delegation would be compiled in a report to be submitted to President Donald Trump, detailing proposed measures to work with Nigeria in ending what he described as the continued killing of Christians in Nigeria.

The development signals renewed US–Nigeria security cooperation amid growing international concern over insecurity, terrorism and sectarian violence across the country.

Christian Killings: US Prepares Security Strategy to Tackle Terrorism in Nigeria