US Congressman Riley Moore has expressed deep distress following a recent visit to Benue State, Nigeria, describing the humanitarian situation and accounts of violence as some of the most harrowing he has ever encountered.
Recall that the US lawmaker recently revealed that he visited Nigeria, amid investigations on an alleged Christian prosecution.
Moore, who was part of a Congressional delegation led by the House Appropriations Committee, said the team met with Bishops Anagbe and Dugu, as well as the Tor Tiv, during their visit. They also visited internally displaced persons (IDP) camps populated by Christian victims of repeated attacks.
Moore shares his findings
According to him, the camps are frequently targeted by armed groups identified as Fulani Islamic militants. Moore recounted hearing “heartbreaking stories,” including that of a woman who witnessed the killing of her five children during an attack.
He described the experience as unforgettable and emotionally overwhelming, noting that it would “stay with [him] for the rest of [his] life.”
Moore to brief president Trump
The congressman revealed that he is now preparing a formal report to the US President, outlining recommendations for collaboration with the Nigerian government to curb the violence in the Middle Belt and address terrorist threats in the Northeast.
Moore added that he plans to brief the President soon, with further details expected to be released.
He said …
“I just returned from a Congressional delegation to Nigeria with @HouseAppropsGOP. While there, we visited Benue State.
We met with Bishops Anagbe and Dugu and Tor Tiv. We met with suffering IDPs who are all Christians. They are forced to live in camps that are regularly attacked by Fulani Islamic radicals.
We heard heartbreaking stories from survivors of this horrific genocidal campaign committed by the Fulani, including a woman who was forced to watch as five of her children were killed.
I’ve never seen anything like it. It will stay with me the rest of my life.
I am working on a report to @POTUS that will outline a path forward to work with the Nigerian government in a coordinated and cooperative manner to end the slaughter of innocent Christians in the Middle Belt and stop the ongoing terrorist threat in the Northeast.
We will brief the President soon. More to come.
More of my interview with @HarrisFaulkner on the @FaulknerFocus ⬇️”
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