US Congress Submits Explosive Report on Christian Genocide in Nigeria to Trump
The United States Congress has submitted a detailed report to the White House on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
The document was presented on Monday by members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs.
The report focuses on rising insecurity, extremist violence and attacks on Christian communities across several parts of Nigeria.
It follows months of investigation ordered after Nigeria was redesignated a Country of Particular Concern by former US President Donald Trump.
Trump had directed Congressman Riley Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to lead a probe into the crisis.
Moore confirmed the submission of the report in a post on his X account on Monday evening.
He said the investigation was based on field visits, hearings, and direct engagement with Nigerian authorities and victims of violence.
The US delegation had earlier travelled to Nigeria, where they visited Internally Displaced Persons camps in Benue State, spoke with survivors of terrorist attacks and met with senior government officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
According to Moore, the findings gave the US government a clearer picture of the scale of insecurity and the challenges facing Christian communities.
He said the Nigerian government should take advantage of the opportunity to strengthen its partnership with the United States.
“Doing so is in the interest of both our great nations. Together, we must address these pressing security challenges and bring an end to violence against Christians,” Moore said.
The report outlines steps to hold perpetrators accountable and counter extremist violence.
It also proposes closer cooperation between Washington and Abuja to improve security for all Nigerians, regardless of religion.
He said, “Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore joined members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs at the White House to formally present the comprehensive report outlining concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence in the region.
“This report is the result of months of investigation, including a bipartisan congressional fact-finding trip to Nigeria, hearings with expert witnesses, consultations with religious leaders, meetings with Internally Displaced Persons, and engagement with senior Nigerian government officials.”
The recommendations include the creation of a bilateral US–Nigeria security agreement aimed at protecting vulnerable Christian communities and dismantling jihadist networks.
It also suggests withholding certain US funds until the Nigerian government shows measurable action in stopping attacks.
Other proposals include visa bans and sanctions on individuals and groups linked to religious persecution.
The report further calls for technical support to help Nigeria curb violence by armed Fulani militias and demands the repeal of Sharia and blasphemy laws.
International cooperation with countries such as France, Hungary and the United Kingdom is also encouraged.
Moore added, “Following today’s productive meeting at the White House, I want to thank President Trump for redesignating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern and for his administration’s commitment to protecting our brothers and sisters in Christ from persecution and addressing the broader security challenges plaguing Nigeria.
“Since President Trump redesignated Nigeria as a CPC and tasked me to lead a congressional investigation, I have worked diligently with my colleagues to produce the report we presented today. I also want to thank House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, Vice Chair Mario Diaz-Balart, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Congressman Chris Smith for their leadership on this comprehensive investigation and for delivering this report to the White House.
“I travelled on a bipartisan delegation to Nigeria and saw with my own eyes the horrific atrocities Christians face and the instability the Nigerian government must combat.”
The submission of the report is expected to shape future US policy decisions on Nigeria, especially on security cooperation and foreign aid.
It also adds new pressure on the Nigerian government to address religious violence and restore confidence among affected communities.
