US lawmakers submit report on alleged Christian genocide to Trump
The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have submitted a report detailing their findings and recommendations on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
US Congressman Riley Moore confirmed this on his X account.
Recall that Trump had mandated Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a comprehensive investigation into the alleged persecution of Christian communities by terrorists and the security challenges plaguing Nigeria.
Moore had earlier led a delegation on a fact-finding mission to Nigeria, visiting Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue, speaking with victims of terrorism, and meeting government officials led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Speaking on his findings, the lawmaker stated that the US now has a clear picture of the threats in Nigeria and the alleged persecution Christians face
The report details recommendations, including establishing a bilateral US–Nigeria security agreement to protect vulnerable Christian communities and dismantle jihadist networks; withholding certain US funds pending demonstrable action by the Nigerian government to stop violence against Christians.
It also contains implementing sanctions and visa restrictions against individuals and groups responsible for or complicit in religious persecution; providing technical support to the Nigerian government to curb violence by armed Fulani militias; demanding the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws; and working with international partners, including France, Hungary and the United Kingdom.
Moore added, “Following today’s productive meeting at the White House, I want to thank President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and for his administration’s commitment to protecting our brothers and sisters in Christ from persecution and addressing the broader security challenges plaguing Nigeria.
“Since President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a CPC and tasked me to lead a congressional investigation, I have worked diligently with my colleagues to produce the report we presented today. I also want to thank House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Congressman Chris Smith for their leadership on this comprehensive investigation and for delivering this report to the White House.
“I travelled on a bipartisan delegation to Nigeria and saw with my own eyes the horrific atrocities Christians face and the instability the Nigerian government must combat.”
The claim of Christian genocide came under the spotlight following President Trump’s statement warning the Nigerian government to take steps to address the issue or risk military intervention.
The US has since conducted an airstrike, including sending over 200 soldiers to Nigeria as part of joint effort to tackle the menace of terrorism
