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US Lawmaker Urges Action on Attacks on Nigerian Christians

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In recent months, several U.S. lawmakers have intensified their calls for action against the ongoing attacks and persecution of Christians in Nigeria, which they have characterized as the "deadliest place globally to be a Christian".

The primary figure leading these efforts is Representative Riley Moore (R-WV), who was tasked by President Donald Trump to investigate religious violence in the country. On February 24, 2026, Moore submitted a comprehensive report to the White House following a months-long investigation and visits to Nigeria.

Key Congressional Actions and Demands

CPC Designation: Lawmakers successfully urged the Trump administration to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) in October 2025, a status previously removed under the Biden administration. This designation allows for diplomatic pressure, including potential sanctions and arms embargoes.

Legislative Measures:

H.R. 860: Introduced by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), this bill seeks to update and expand U.S. guidance on protecting Nigerian Christians and requires the State Department to provide regular assessments of Nigeria's religious freedom compliance.

H.Res. 866: A resolution introduced by Rep. Moore and others to formally condemn the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Proposed Sanctions and Restrictions: Lawmakers have called for targeted sanctions, asset freezes, and visa bans under the Global Magnitsky framework for individuals and entities—including some government officials—responsible for religious freedom violations.

Military and Security Pressure: Rep. Moore has suggested that the U.S. should consider "every option," including kinetic military action, to destroy terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP if the Nigerian government fails to act. This aligns with President Trump's warnings of potential direct intervention.

Reported Violence Statistics

Lawmakers and human rights organizations have cited alarming figures to justify these actions:

Death Toll: Over 7,000 Christians were reported killed in 2025 alone, averaging roughly 35 per day.

Infrastructure: Approximately 19,100 churches have been attacked, looted, or destroyed since 2009.

Recent Incidents: Concerns were recently raised over the killing of 27 Christians by ISWAP in Adamawa State in March 2026.

The Nigerian government has generally pushed back against these characterizations, describing them as "propaganda". Official statements from the Nigerian Foreign Ministry emphasize that the country is "God-fearing" and defends all citizens regardless of creed, attributing the violence to broader security challenges like resource struggles and general criminality rather than purely religious persecution.

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