A United States congressional delegation, led by Congressman Riley Moore, has concluded its fact-finding mission to Nigeria regarding alleged genocide and is expected to brief President Donald Trump before the end of the month.
The five-member team visited Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, survivors of terrorist attacks, Christian communities, leaders, and traditional rulers, particularly in Benue State. They also held meetings with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
Disturbing Accounts from Benue
Speaking on Fox News with Harris Faulkner, Congressman Moore described the accounts he and the team heard as the “most disturbing” of his career, suggesting the violence constitutes a deliberate targeting of Christian communities.
Moore recounted the harrowing story of a woman who witnessed the murder of five of her children while pregnant, ultimately giving birth in an IDP camp. He also noted a case where a woman lost her husband, two daughters, and an unborn child in a single attack.
“You can see that her soul has literally left her body. There are countless stories like these,” he said.
Challenging Climate and Economic Narratives
Moore strongly challenged claims that the violence is driven solely by climate pressures or land disputes, pointing to clear evidence of religious extremism during the attacks.
“For those who say this is about climate change or economics, why would you burn down a church? Why would you attack an IDP camp screaming ‘Allahu Akbar’? It is very clear what the answer is. They are trying to erase Christians in Benue State and across Nigeria from their ancestral homeland,” Moore stated.
Due to significant security risks, the delegation traveled across Benue State—which Moore called “one of the most dangerous states in Nigeria”—in armored vehicles.
Comprehensive Report for President Trump
The congressman confirmed that President Trump has tasked him and House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole to compile a comprehensive report on their findings, which will include recommendations.
“We will report back to the President and make recommendations. He has asked myself and Chairman Tom Cole to give him a report, and we are going to do that by the end of this month,” Moore confirmed.
The findings from this mission are expected to fuel further pressure on the U.S. administration to take action regarding the persistent security crisis in Nigeria.
Source: Fox News
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