United States Congressman Riley Moore has alleged that Fulani militants are the main perpetrators of violence against Christians in Nigeria.
Moore made the claim in a post shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, where he described the attacks as a major security concern, particularly in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
According to the lawmaker, “Fulani militants are by far the largest perpetrators of violence against Christians in Nigeria.”
He also praised the administration of Donald Trump, claiming it had recorded significant progress in combating the Boko Haram insurgency and Islamic State West Africa Province.
“The Trump Administration has made historic progress against Boko Haram and ISWAP, but we must also stop the killing in the Middle Belt at the hands of the Fulani if we want to ensure our brothers and sisters in Christ are safe to live and worship without being murdered,” Moore stated.
His remarks come amid continued concerns over insecurity and recurring attacks in parts of Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where violence involving armed groups has claimed numerous lives in recent years.
