A United States congressional delegation led by Congressman Riley Moore has completed its fact-finding mission to Nigeria over allegations of genocide. The group, made up of five members of Congress, is expected to brief President Donald Trump before the end of the month.
The delegation arrived on Sunday and focused its visit on Internally Displaced Persons, survivors of terrorist attacks, Christian communities, religious leaders, and traditional rulers — with particular emphasis on Benue State.
They also held meetings with the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
Speaking on a Fox News programme hosted by Harris Faulkner, Moore described the testimonies they heard as some of the most disturbing in his career.
“It was really shocking — the stories we heard, the imagery. I’ve never witnessed anything like that in my life,” he said. He recounted the story of a woman who watched all five of her children murdered while she was pregnant. She later gave birth in an IDP camp. “You could see that her soul has left her body. And there are many stories like this.”
Moore also mentioned another woman who lost her husband, two daughters, and her unborn child in an attack, adding that the pattern of violence strongly suggested that Christian communities were deliberately targeted.
Because of security risks, the delegation moved through Benue State in armoured vehicles, meeting Catholic and Protestant leaders, bishops, and community heads to gather what Moore called “ground truth.”
“This is a fact-finding mission. Benue is one of the most dangerous states in Nigeria. This is where many Christians are being murdered for their faith. But I felt we had to go,” he said.
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He questioned claims that the violence was tied to climate issues or land disputes.
“For those who say this is about climate change or economics — why would you burn down a church? Why would you attack an IDP camp shouting religious slogans? It is very clear what the motive is,” he said. “They want to erase Christians in Benue and across Nigeria from their ancestral homeland.”
Moore confirmed that President Trump had directed him and House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole to compile a full report on the situation.
“We will report back to the President and make recommendations. He expects our findings before the end of the month,” he stated.
In late October, Trump designated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged attacks on Christians — a stance the Nigerian government has rejected, maintaining that the security crisis is not driven by religion.
