United States lawmaker Riley Moore has accused the Nigerian government of failing to account for billions of dollars in military assistance received from Washington, citing persistent attacks on Christian communities across the country.
Moore, who chairs a U.S. congressional committee established by President Donald Trump to investigate alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, made the remarks during an appearance on The Dinesh D’Souza Show on Thursday night.
“My brothers and sisters in Christ are being murdered simply for their faith,” Moore said, condemning what he described as years of international silence and inaction.
He warned that the unchecked violence could have significant regional and global consequences.
“If terrorists entrench themselves in Nigeria, the world will have to respond one way or another. I would prefer to do that cooperatively with the Nigerian government,” he added.
Moore criticized the Federal Government for failing to prioritise the protection of Christians despite receiving extensive security assistance from the United States.
“Billions of dollars in U.S. military training, equipment, and support have been provided to Nigeria. Yet, the killings continue, and the government has not demonstrated sufficient urgency in protecting Christian citizens,” Moore said.
The lawmaker described the crisis as a “forgotten genocide,” urging both Nigeria and its allies to take immediate and concrete action to safeguard vulnerable communities.
In a post on social media, Moore expressed gratitude to President Trump for his “leadership in defending persecuted Christians,” pledging to submit a detailed report on the committee’s findings soon.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s position, describing the situation in Nigeria as a “crisis of religious persecution.”
“Christianity is facing an existential threat in Nigeria. Thousands of Christians are being killed by radical extremists. Nigeria is now a country of particular concern,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
Trump further stated that Washington “cannot stand by while such atrocities are happening” and hinted that the U.S. could consider military intervention if the violence persists.
In response, the Federal Government of Nigeria dismissed the allegations of genocide, maintaining that the country’s security challenges affect both Christians and Muslims. Officials reiterated that the Nigerian Constitution guarantees freedom of religion and that the government remains committed to protecting all citizens.
