U.S lawmaker accuses Nigeria of inaction on insecurity despite billions in assistance

U.S lawmaker accuses Nigeria of inaction on insecurity despite billions in assistance

United States Congressman Riley Moore has issued a strong rebuke of the Nigerian government, accusing it of failing to address the country’s persistent insecurity despite receiving substantial security assistance from the U.S.

Speaking during an interview on The Dinesh D’Souza Show on Thursday night, Moore expressed deep concern over what he described as the Nigerian authorities’ silence in the face of ongoing violence against Christians. He alleged that believers are being “slaughtered for practising their faith,” and warned that the unchecked violence could have serious global repercussions.

Moore currently chairs an investigative committee established by U.S. President Donald Trump to probe the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. He emphasized the urgency of international cooperation to prevent extremist groups from gaining further ground.

“My brothers and sisters in Christ are murdered for practising their faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ,” Moore said. “If we don’t address this, and some terrorists take hold in Nigeria, I promise you, we would have to address it one way or the other.”

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He called for a renewed partnership between the Nigerian and U.S. governments, noting that the U.S. has provided billions of dollars in security aid, including training and equipment, to help Nigeria combat terrorism and protect vulnerable communities.

“They have been paying for that, but they were also granted security assistance from the United States of America… and it has gone on unresolved,” Moore stated. “They are not prioritising the protection of the Christians.”

Moore lamented that the issue has long been neglected, saying, “It has been flying under the radar, and nobody has cared about this for a very long time.”

He concluded with a passionate appeal to uphold Christian values and protect lives, stressing that the matter transcends politics and nation-building.

The Nigerian government has yet to respond to Moore’s remarks, which come amid growing international scrutiny of religious freedom and human rights in the country.

U.S lawmaker accuses Nigeria of inaction on insecurity despite billions in assistance