United States Congressman Riley Moore has revealed plans to soon brief the White House on possible measures to safeguard Christians in Nigeria.
Moore made the disclosure on Tuesday via a post on 𝕏 while responding to comments by Bishop Robert Barron regarding the alleged persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria.
He expressed gratitude to Barron for drawing international attention to the plight of Nigerian Christians and confirmed that the issue would be formally presented to the U.S. administration.
“Thank you, Bishop Barron, for shining a light on how our brothers and sisters in Christ are being persecuted for their faith in Nigeria,” Moore wrote. “You’re right—I will be briefing the White House on this very soon to present them with options on how to protect Christians in Nigeria.”
The congressman also noted that, beyond the recently passed Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) bill—which promotes U.S. security, humanitarian values, and religious freedom—the House Appropriations Committee is preparing a detailed report for President Donald Trump on the situation in Nigeria, covering facts, oversight, and leadership considerations.
Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has explained that a recent U.S. airstrike in Sokoto State was carried out to curb the rising threat of the Lakurawa group.
Speaking on Arise Television, Musa said the objective was to neutralise the group before it develops into a full-scale insurgency. He stressed that while Nigerian security forces continue to confront existing threats, it is critical to address emerging ones early.
Musa clarified that there are no plans for additional U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria, noting instead that cooperation between both countries is centred on intelligence sharing.
According to him, the partnership largely involves access to advanced satellite surveillance that provides real-time intelligence, allowing Nigerian forces to conduct precise operations. He added that U.S. support would only be sought if threats exceed Nigeria’s operational capabilities.
“Lakurawa is an evolving threat,” Musa said. “We are tackling the major ones, but we must also stop new groups before they grow. They are not small; they are as dangerous as Boko Haram, and their spread is rapid. The goal is to stop them before they expand further.”
He reassured Nigerians that improved security efforts are underway and that proactive measures are being taken to prevent the escalation of emerging threats.