US Congressman praises airstrikes as move to stop Nigeria killings
Riley Moore, a US Congressman, has commended recent airstrikes in North West Nigeria, calling them a crucial step to protect Christian communities. He emphasized that these strikes, coordinated with the Nigerian government, are only the beginning of efforts to address the ongoing security crisis. President Trump and US officials have reiterated their commitment to ending violence against Christians in Nigeria. The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the strikes were part of broader international security cooperation.
What we know
- Riley Moore stated the airstrikes mark “just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the security crisis affecting all Nigerians.”
- The airstrikes were reportedly conducted by US forces under the direction of President Donald Trump, in coordination with the Nigerian government.
- US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted Nigeria’s cooperation and reiterated the US commitment to ending the killing of innocent Christians.
- The Nigerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the strikes as part of structured cooperation with international partners to fight terrorism and violent extremism.
- Riley Moore recently led a congressional delegation to Nigeria, meeting with survivors, Christian leaders, and officials to assess the situation and gather recommendations.
