U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore says the United States is paying close attention to the violence in Benue State, following a meeting with key religious and traditional leaders from the region.
Moore revealed on his social media page that he held a “deeply moving” discussion with Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, Bishop Isaac Dugu, and His Royal Highness James Ioruza, the traditional ruler of the Tiv people. According to him, the meeting focused on what he described as the “ongoing genocidal campaign by the Fulani in Benue State.”
He said the delegation shared firsthand accounts of the suffering faced by Christian communities in the region. The congressman noted that the United States is not turning a blind eye to their plight.
“Our brothers and sisters in Christ will no longer suffer in silence,” Moore said. “The United States has heard your cries and we are working diligently toward solutions.”
The meeting comes amid renewed global attention on the persistent violence in parts of Nigeria’s Middle Belt, where attacks on farming communities have left thousands displaced over the years. Moore, a vocal advocate for persecuted Christians worldwide, has been actively engaging with African leaders and communities as part of broader efforts to push for international intervention and humanitarian support.