U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore slams the Nigerian government for failing to protect Christians despite receiving substantial military support from the United States. Moore, who chairs the investigative committee formed by former President Donald Trump to probe the alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria, described the ongoing attacks as “a silent genocide.”
During an interview on The Dinesh D’Souza Show, Moore expressed outrage at what he called years of silence and indifference from both Nigerian authorities and the international community regarding the persecution of Christians.
“My brothers and sisters in Christ are being murdered for practicing their faith and belief in our Lord Jesus Christ,” Moore said.
Riley Moore Condemns Global Silence on Nigerian Killings
In his remarks, Riley Moore criticized the global community for ignoring the escalating violence against Christians across Nigeria. He warned that if the killings continue unchecked, the United States might have to intervene directly.
“If we don’t do something about this, and terrorists take hold in Nigeria, I promise you, we would have to act one way or another,” he cautioned. “I would prefer we address it cooperatively with the Nigerian government.”
Riley Moore Questions Use of U.S. Military Aid
Further expressing frustration, Riley Moore slams the Nigerian government for failing to justify the billions of dollars in military aid it has received from Washington. Despite this assistance, Moore said, Christian communities in Nigeria remain under constant attack by extremists and armed groups.
He accused the government of lacking accountability and transparency in its use of U.S. support, stressing that such negligence undermines Nigeria’s credibility in the fight against terrorism.
Nigeria’s Christian Crisis Draws Global Attention
The worsening situation in Nigeria’s northern and Middle Belt regions has long drawn international concern. Numerous rights groups, including Amnesty International and Open Doors, have described Nigeria as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for Christians.
Moore’s statements have reignited discussions in Washington about whether the U.S. should reevaluate its support for Nigeria until visible steps are taken to protect religious minorities.
Riley Moore Slams Nigerian Government, Calls for Urgent Action
In conclusion, Riley Moore slams the Nigerian government and urges immediate action to end the ongoing killings of Christians across the country. He emphasized that America’s partnership with Nigeria must be rooted in accountability, transparency, and respect for human rights.
As global pressure mounts, all eyes remain on Abuja to see whether decisive measures will finally be taken to protect Christians and restore peace.
