A United States lawmaker, Representative Riley Moore, has warned President Bola Tinubu to take President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria seriously.
Moore, who represents West Virginia’s Second Congressional District, issued the caution in an open letter to Tinubu and the Nigerian government on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter). His statement follows Trump’s threat to deploy U.S. troops to Nigeria in response to reports of continuous killings of Christians in the northern region.
According to Moore, Trump’s warning should not be dismissed, as the U.S. administration is determined to act against religiously motivated violence.
“President Trump has provided a forewarning. If you do not correct the current state of inaction to stop the killing of our brothers and sisters in Christ in your country, the days of the U.S. looking the other way are over — it will never happen on his watch,” Moore stated.
The congressman urged Tinubu to take decisive steps to curb the activities of terrorist groups targeting Christians and other civilians in northern Nigeria. He emphasized that the United States is committed to ensuring peace and security for all Nigerians.
“I urge you to cooperate with us in preventing this atrocity that worsens every day. We want your people to live in peace — all of them, especially Christians,” Moore added.
He further cautioned, “The President has been clear. I would not test his resolve. Many have tried and all have failed. We will not allow the gates of hell to prevail against the faithful.”
Rep. Moore also commended President Trump for designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom violations, describing him as a “global champion for Christians.”
He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Trump and the House Appropriations Committee Chairman, Tom Cole, in advocating for the protection of Christians facing violent extremism in Nigeria.
