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- Jun 02, 2026, 04:13 AMA United States lawmaker has strongly criticised the Nigerian government over the continued attacks on Christian farming communities by armed Fulani militants. His comments came after a new report claimed that the violence has become one of the most serious security threats facing Nigeria today.
According to the report, Fulani militant groups were responsible for more deaths in the past year than both Boko Haram and ISIS in Nigeria. The lawmaker stated that many innocent Christians have suffered from the attacks, with numerous communities experiencing killings, destruction of property, and displacement.
The U.S. official, who recently helped introduce a religious freedom and accountability bill, said the American government is taking the issue more seriously. He explained that recommendations submitted to the White House led to the inclusion of measures targeting armed Fulani militant groups in the United States counterterrorism strategy.
The findings were also supported by an international human rights organisation. Its chief executive described heartbreaking accounts from victims who witnessed family members being killed or kidnapped during attacks on their communities. These testimonies highlighted the severe human suffering caused by the violence.
The report further criticised the inability of Nigerian authorities to effectively disarm the attackers. It noted allegations that some militant groups possess sophisticated weapons, including assault rifles and other military-grade equipment. The violence has affected several states across the country and has forced many residents to flee their homes.
Investigators estimated that more than 500,000 people have been displaced as a result of the attacks and delayed security responses. Many victims now live in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, while some communities have reportedly lost access to their ancestral lands. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are considering additional actions, including reviewing security assistance to Nigeria and examining whether the armed groups should be officially designated as terrorist organisations.
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According to the report, Fulani militant groups were responsible for more deaths in the past year than both Boko Haram and ISIS in Nigeria. The lawmaker stated that many innocent Christians have suffered from the attacks, with numerous communities experiencing killings, destruction of property, and displacement.
The U.S. official, who recently helped introduce a religious freedom and accountability bill, said the American government is taking the issue more seriously. He explained that recommendations submitted to the White House led to the inclusion of measures targeting armed Fulani militant groups in the United States counterterrorism strategy.
The findings were also supported by an international human rights organisation. Its chief executive described heartbreaking accounts from victims who witnessed family members being killed or kidnapped during attacks on their communities. These testimonies highlighted the severe human suffering caused by the violence.
The report further criticised the inability of Nigerian authorities to effectively disarm the attackers. It noted allegations that some militant groups possess sophisticated weapons, including assault rifles and other military-grade equipment. The violence has affected several states across the country and has forced many residents to flee their homes.
Investigators estimated that more than 500,000 people have been displaced as a result of the attacks and delayed security responses. Many victims now live in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, while some communities have reportedly lost access to their ancestral lands. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are considering additional actions, including reviewing security assistance to Nigeria and examining whether the armed groups should be officially designated as terrorist organisations.
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