U.S. Representative Riley Moore has issued a stern warning to Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, demanding immediate action to halt the ongoing killings of Christians in Northern Nigeria. The warning, delivered through a strongly worded post on X (formerly Twitter), echoes President Donald Trump’s recent threat of military intervention should Nigeria fail to protect its Christian population from extremist attacks.
“President Trump has provided forewarning if you do not correct the current state of inaction to stop the killing of our brothers and sisters in Christ in your country,” Moore wrote. “The days of the U.S. looking the other way are over — it will never happen on @POTUS’ watch.” His message signals growing impatience within Washington over what American officials perceive as Nigeria’s failure to curb the wave of violence targeting Christian communities in the country’s northern regions.
Moore, a staunch ally of President Trump, emphasized the urgency of cooperation and peace, saying, “We want your people to live in peace — all of them, especially Christians.” He added a direct warning to the Nigerian government: “The President has been clear. I would not test his resolve. Many have tried and all have failed.”
In a final, symbolic declaration, Moore invoked religious imagery, stating, “We will not allow the gates of hell to prevail against the faithful.” His statement follows President Trump’s earlier post warning that the U.S. may suspend aid to Nigeria and prepare for possible military action if the violence continues.
The Nigerian government has since dismissed allegations of religious persecution, maintaining that the country remains committed to upholding constitutional freedoms for all faiths. Officials insist that ongoing security operations are targeting terrorists and bandits without bias toward any particular religion.
Observers, however, view Moore’s remarks as part of a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy under Trump’s renewed presidency, reflecting a more aggressive stance on international human rights and religious freedom. The coming days may determine whether Abuja chooses dialogue and cooperation — or risks diplomatic confrontation with Washington over the deepening crisis in Northern Nigeria.
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