“Radical Islam is responsible for the mass slaughter of THOUSANDS of Christians in Nigeria and around the world.”
“Radical Islam is responsible for the mass slaughter of THOUSANDS of Christians in Nigeria and around the world.”
“This dangerous ideology has NO place in America,” she wrote on X.
Her remarks come as pressure continues to mount from the United States on Nigeria to stop what it has described as a genocide against Christians.
Earlier, the United States government pledged to take action over what has been described as a “genocide against Christians.”
This stance was announced by the House Committee on Appropriations through its official X handle on Wednesday while reacting to a post by Congressman Riley Moore, who disclosed that he was in Benue State to meet “Christians in the Internally Displaced Persons Camp” who had endured severe violence.
Moore wrote: “While in Benue, I met with dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to horrific violence and now live in IDP camps. They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life.”
“One woman was forced to watch as they killed her husband and five children. She, and her unborn child, barely escaped.Another woman’s family was murdered in front of her and her baby was ripped from her womb.”
“One man’s family was hacked to death in front of his eyes and his armed was permanently mangled.There are more than 600,000 Christians in IDP camps in Benue State alone.”
“These Christians should be able to live in their ancestral homeland without fear of genocidal Fulani.”
In response to his post, the United States House Committee on Appropriations wrote on its official X handle on Wednesday:
“America will not look away as innocent lives are stolen. Directed by @POTUS, Appropriators led an on-the-ground mission to inform a report on Christian persecution in Nigeria and guide policy recommendations. Religious freedom and atrocity response are central to our NSRP bill.”
Earlier, Wizopa reported that Congressman Moore had raised renewed concerns about Nigeria’s growing insecurity, cautioning that the country still has significant work to do to contain terrorism and deadly attacks, particularly in the North-East and Middle Belt regions.
Moore, in a statement shared on X, said he met with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, where talks focused on the rising wave of terrorism and ongoing killings.
He said the matter remains a particular concern for US President Donald Trump and himself.
According to the congressman, the delegation discussed practical steps and measures with Nigerian officials which, if fully carried out, could help stabilise the country.
“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,” he wrote.
While recognising early progress, Moore insisted that Nigeria’s security problems are still far from being resolved.
“There is much work still to be done, but things are moving in the right direction. I look forward to the next steps with the Nigerian government and the continued open dialogue,” he added.
He concluded his message with a prayer for Nigerians: “Peace be with you all. God bless the great people of Nigeria.”
