US Lawmaker Calls for Action on Plateau State Attacks
On Thursday, US lawmaker Riley Moore called on President Donald Trump to take "forceful action" to protect Christians in Nigeria after a violent attack in Plateau State. The attack occurred on Wednesday in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly opened fire on residents, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals during a mass burial.
Moore criticized the Nigerian government's failure to prevent such attacks, contrasting it with Nigeria's military intervention in neighboring Benin during a coup attempt. He emphasized the need for the Trump administration to incorporate the protection of Nigerian Christians into its counterterrorism strategy, citing the ongoing persecution and violence they face.
Sean Nelson, a senior counsel at the Global Religious Freedom Alliance, supported Moore's comments, asserting the necessity for maximum US pressure on Nigeria to address these issues. The situation reflects a broader concern regarding the safety of Christians in Nigeria amid claims of genocide by Islamist militants.
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