U.S. Congressman Urges Nigeria To Protect Christians From ISWAP Threats

[Abdulwahid]

A member of the United States Congress, Riley M. Moore, has called on the government of Nigeria to do more to protect Christians from attacks by extremist groups. Moore expressed deep concern about the increasing violence against Christian communities, saying many believers are being targeted because of their faith.

According to Moore, militants from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been carrying out attacks on Christian villages in different parts of the country. He said the group has reportedly issued threats telling Christians to either convert to Islam or face death.

The congressman shared his concerns in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter). In the post, he claimed that ISWAP fighters are killing Christians and forcing others to abandon their faith. Moore described the situation as extremely serious and urged Nigerian authorities to act quickly.

Moore also revealed that the matter has already been reported to the White House. He explained that future support from the United States could depend on how the Nigerian government responds to the violence and protects religious communities.

The lawmaker further urged leaders in Abuja to take stronger action against the attacks. He said the Nigerian government must step up its efforts to secure vulnerable communities and prevent further killings.

Earlier reports also indicated that Donald Trump is reviewing a document that recommends possible sanctions against Nigeria over alleged persecution of Christians and growing insecurity. Moore said the U.S. president had already listed Nigeria as a "Country of Particular Concern" and asked him to help investigate religious violence and security threats in the country.

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