U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has urged President Donald Trump to take stronger diplomatic measures over the persistent killings in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, accusing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to adequately protect vulnerable communities affected by violence.
Moore made the remarks while reacting to reports of another deadly attack in Plateau State, where mourners gathered for a mass burial were allegedly attacked by armed men. The U.S. lawmaker described the situation as deeply disturbing and called for urgent international attention to the worsening insecurity in parts of Nigeria.
According to Moore, Nigeria has demonstrated the capacity to respond swiftly to regional security threats but has struggled to contain recurring violence within its own borders. He argued that stronger action was needed to safeguard innocent civilians and restore confidence in the government’s ability to maintain peace and order.
The congressman, who previously participated in a U.S. delegation that visited Nigeria to assess reports of religious and communal violence, also criticised the Federal Government’s handling of security concerns and called on the international community to closely monitor developments in the country.
Neither presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga nor Daniel Bwala had issued an official response to the allegations at the time of filing this report.
The renewed criticism comes amid growing global concern over insecurity in parts of northern and central Nigeria, where attacks linked to armed groups and communal clashes have continued to claim lives and displace residents.
