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US Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Sanction Miyetti Allah, Kwankwaso, Fulani Militia

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Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
In February 2026, five Republican lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced H.R. 7457, the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026. 

The bill seeks to address alleged systemic religious persecution and mass atrocities in Nigeria, specifically targeting the following individuals and groups for sanctions:

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso: Former Governor of Kano State and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN): A major advocacy group for Fulani pastoralists.

Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore: Another prominent Fulani socio-cultural organization.

Fulani-ethnic nomad militias: The bill mandates an assessment to determine if these militias qualify as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs).

Key Provisions of the Bill

Sanctions: Recommends visa bans and asset freezes under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act for those responsible for religious freedom violations.

Terrorist Assessment: Directs the U.S. Secretary of State to evaluate Fulani ethnic militias for potential terrorist designation.

Foreign Exploitation: Calls for measures to counter illegal Chinese mining operations alleged to be paying "protection money" to Fulani militias.

Humanitarian Aid: Proposes delivering aid to Nigeria's Middle Belt through trusted faith-based and non-governmental organizations.

Sponsorship and Context

The bill was introduced by Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) and co-sponsored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), alongside Brian Mast, Mario Díaz-Balart, and Bill Huizenga. The lawmakers cited statistics estimating that up to 125,000 Christians were killed in Nigeria between 2009 and 2025, accusing the Nigerian government of failing to prosecute perpetrators.

Reactions in Nigeria

Kwankwaso and NNPP: The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) expressed shock, defending Kwankwaso and asserting he has no involvement in religious repression.

APC Response: Officials from the All Progressives Congress (APC) cautioned the U.S. against acting solely on unproven allegations, emphasizing the need for due process. 

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