US Congressman Urges Nigerian Government to Pardon Farmer Facing Death Sentence

US Congressman Riley Moore has called on the Nigerian government to pardon Sunday Jackson, a farmer sentenced to death for killing an alleged attacker in self-defense. Jackson's case highlights concerns about justice and human rights in Nigeria, particularly regarding the activities of armed groups like the Fulani Militia in the Middle Belt region.

Despite claiming self-defense and public sympathy, Jackson was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by a Nigerian court. The case has sparked intense debate and legal proceedings, with the Supreme Court upholding the death sentence in 2025.