A United States congressional delegation led by Congressman Riley Moore has concluded a fact-finding mission in Nigeria over allegations of widespread killings and is preparing a detailed report for former US President Donald Trump.
The five-member delegation arrived on Sunday and spent several days in Benue State, meeting internally displaced persons (IDPs), survivors of attacks, Christian leaders, traditional rulers, and affected communities. They also held meetings in Abuja with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
Speaking on Fox News, Moore described the trip as the most disturbing experience of his public career. He recounted harrowing testimonies from victims, including a pregnant woman who witnessed the murder of her five children and another who lost her husband, two daughters, and unborn child.
Moore said the pattern of violence appeared targeted at Christian communities, noting that the team travelled in armoured vehicles due to security threats and met Catholic and Protestant leaders to obtain “ground truth.”
He dismissed claims that the violence stemmed from land disputes or climate pressures, citing attacks on churches and IDP camps.
“For those saying this is about climate change or economics — why burn down a church? Why attack an IDP camp shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’? It is clear Christians are being targeted,” he said.
Moore confirmed that Trump had asked him and House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole to compile a full report on the situation, which will be submitted before the end of the month.
The visit comes weeks after Trump labelled Nigeria a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged Christian genocide — a claim the Federal Government strongly rejected, insisting the insecurity crisis has no religious basis.
