Killings: US delegation hold talks with Benue clerics, monarchs

At the meeting

The United States delegation on fact-finding mission over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria was in Benue State on Monday where they interacted with Catholic bishops and the Tiv traditional ruler.

US congressman, Riley Moore, disclosed this in a post on X on Monday, expressing strong support for Tiv and Christian leaders from Benue State.

“It was an honour and deeply moving to meet with his excellency Bishop Wilfred Anagbe, Bishop Isaac Dugu, and His Royal Highness James Ioruza, traditional ruler of the Tiv people, to discuss the ongoing genocidal campaign by the Fulani in Benue State,” Moore wrote.

The congressman, who has been vocal about attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria, added that the US would not ignore the suffering reported by local leaders.

“Our brothers and sisters in Christ will no longer suffer in silence,” he said. “The United States has heard your cries and we are working diligently toward solutions.”

In an earlier post, Moore commended the Federal Government’s openess and willingness to work with the US to tackle the raging insecurity in Nigeria, following an engagement with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on Sunday.

Moore had earlier shared on X that he concluded a “very productive visit to Nigeria,” adding, “More details to come. Happy Sunday. God is Great!”

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