United States Congressman, Riley Moore, on Wednesday disclosed what he found out during his visit to camps of internally displaced persons in Benue State, sating that Christians in Nigeria should be free in their ancestral lands without fear of genocidal Fulani.
Moore disclosed this in an X post on Wednesday stating that while in Benue, he met dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to horrific violence and now live in IDP camps.
He wrote; “While in Benue, I met with dozens of Christians who were driven from their homes and subjected to horrific violence and now live in IDP camps.
“They told harrowing stories that will remain with me for the rest of my life.
“One woman was forced to watch as they killed her husband and five children. She, and her unborn child, barely escaped.
“Another woman’s family was murdered in front of her and her baby was ripped from her womb.
“One man’s family was hacked to death in front of his eyes and his arm was permanently mangled.
“There are more than 600,000 Christians in IDP camps in Benue State alone.
”These Christians should be able to live in their ancestral homeland without fear of genocidal Fulani.”
Earlier on Tuesday, the congressman posted that he met Tiv and Catholic leaders during his visit to the state.
He wrote; “It was an honor and deeply moving to meet with his excellency Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, Bishop Isaac Dugu, and his Royal Highness James Ioruza, traditional ruler of the Tiv people, to discuss the ongoing genocidal campaign by the Fulani in Benue State.
“Our brothers and sisters in Christ will no longer suffer in silence.
“The United States has heard your cries and we are working diligently toward solutions.”
On Monday, the congressman noted that he held talks with National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and other senior officials adding that the discussions focused on terrorism in the North-East and killings in the Middle Belt.
He said the issues are priorities for President Donald Trump and himself.
Moore added that both sides examined steps he believes could strengthen security if implemented fully.
He also commended the Nigerian government citing the rescue of more than 100 abducted Catholic schoolchildren.
He added that the US concerns were “positively received” while pointing to what he called a “now established joint task force between Nigeria and the US” as a sign of progress.
He added, “ However, now, that openness has to translate to concrete action.”
“There is much work still to be done, l he said.
Confirming the visit, NSA stated that hosting the US delegation was part of ongoing security consultations.
According to Ribadu, the visit followed earlier engagements in Washington, DC, and centred on counter-terrorism cooperation, regional stability, and efforts to strengthen the strategic security partnership between Nigeria and the United States.
