US Congressman Riley Moore has shared a deeply emotional account of his recent visit to Benue State, Nigeria, revealing that the level of suffering, destruction, and human tragedy he witnessed was unlike anything he had encountered in his years of public service.
The lawmaker, who recently disclosed that he was in Nigeria as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged persecution of Christians, said the experience left him shaken and committed to pushing for urgent international action.
Moore was among the members of a Congressional delegation led by the US House Appropriations Committee. During the visit, the team met with Bishops Anagbe and Dugu, as well as the Tor Tiv, who provided firsthand insights into the crisis devastating communities across the region. The lawmakers also toured several internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, where thousands of Christian victims of repeated assaults are currently taking refuge.
Moore shares his findings
According to Moore, the IDP camps remain constant targets of violent raids by armed groups described as Fulani Islamic militants. He revealed that he heard several “unimaginable and heartbreaking stories,” including that of a mother who was forced to witness the killing of all five of her children during a brutal attack.
The congressman described the atmosphere in the camps as overwhelming, stating that the trauma faced by survivors was evident in their expressions and voices. He noted that the visit left a permanent emotional imprint on him and strengthened his resolve to advocate for meaningful intervention.
Moore to brief President Trump
Following the visit, Moore announced that he is drafting a detailed report for the US President. The document is expected to contain actionable recommendations aimed at deepening cooperation between the United States and the Nigerian government. According to him, the goal is to put an end to the recurring violence in the Middle Belt and tackle persistent terrorist activities in the northeastern region of the country.
He confirmed that the delegation will officially brief the President soon, promising that more information regarding their findings and proposed steps will be released in due course.
Sharing his reflections, Moore posted …
“I just returned from a Congressional delegation to Nigeria with @HouseAppropsGOP. While there, we visited Benue State.
We met with Bishops Anagbe and Dugu and Tor Tiv. We met with suffering IDPs who are all Christians. They are forced to live in camps that are regularly attacked by Fulani Islamic radicals.
We heard heartbreaking stories from survivors of this horrific genocidal campaign committed by the Fulani, including a woman who was forced to watch as five of her children were killed.
I’ve never seen anything like it. It will stay with me the rest of my life.
I am working on a report to @POTUS that will outline a path forward to work with the Nigerian government in a coordinated and cooperative manner to end the slaughter of innocent Christians in the Middle Belt and stop the ongoing terrorist threat in the Northeast.
We will brief the President soon. More to come.
More of my interview with @HarrisFaulkner on the @FaulknerFocus ⬇️”
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