A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has alleged that Fulani militants have murdered more Nigerians than Boko Haram.
Naija News reports that Moore said this in a post on his verified 𝕏 handle on Saturday.
Recall that the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) said an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are operating across Nigeria in groups ranging from 10 to 1,000 members.
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The commission stated this in its May 2026 report titled, Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants.
According to the report, the militants have become some of the deadliest non-state actors driving religious freedom violations in Nigeria.
Reacting to the report, the US lawmaker said it details a horrific truth he submitted to President Donald Trump.
He said, “The latest USCIRF report further details a horrific truth that Mario DB and I revealed in our report to President Donald Trump.
“Fulani militants killed more people in Nigeria over the past year than Boko Haram or ISIS. Innocent Christians are bearing the brunt of this violent persecution.
“President Trump rightly recognised the urgent need to protect Nigerian Christians by specifically addressing this threat in the administration’s Counterterrorism Strategy
“America is a Christian nation. We must continue to stand with those who are persecuted for their faith and hold these terrorists accountable.”
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