Trump’s Threat: US Affirms Seriousness to Help Nigeria Fight Terrorists as Ribadu Leads Delegation to US

US Congressman Riley Moore has affirmed the seriousness of the United States, President Trump and Congress to help Nigeria end the violence against Christians and destroy terrorist groups within the country.

Moore stated this while announcing a proposed visit to the US by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who is expected to lead a high-powered delegation to the United States over the alleged targeted killing of Christians in Nigeria.

Ribudu’s delegation consisted of Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs; Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector General of Police; Lateef Olasunkami Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation; General Olufemi Olatunbosun Oluyede, Chief of Defence Staff; and Lt. Gen. EAP Undiendeye, Chief of Defence Intelligence.

Others are Idayat Hassan, Special Adviser to ONSA; Ambassador Ibrahim Babani, Director of Foreign Relations, ONSA; Ambassador Nuru Biu, Acting CDA, Embassy of Nigeria; and Paul Alabi, Political and Economic Section, Embassy of Nigeria.

US Congressman Riley Moore announced his meeting with the Nigerian delegation on social media, disclosing that he had a frank discussion with them.

Moore shared that the Nigerian delegation shares the federal government’s concerns and challenges regarding counterterrorism, security assistance, protection of vulnerable communities, and ongoing issues involving violence across Nigeria.

“Today, I had a frank, honest, and productive discussion with senior members of the Nigerian government regarding the horrific violence and persecution Christians face and the ongoing threat terrorism poses across Nigeria.

“I made it crystal clear that the United States must see tangible steps to ensure that Christians are not subject to violence, persecution, displacement, and death simply for believing in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

“We stand ready to work cooperatively with the Nigerians to help their nation combat the terrorism perpetrated by Boko Haram, ISWAP, and Fulani militants against their population, specifically Christians in the Northeast and Middle Belt regions of Nigeria.

“The Nigerian government has the chance to strengthen and deepen its relationship with the United States. President Trump and Congress are united and serious in our resolve to end the violence against Christians and disrupt and destroy terrorist groups within Nigeria.

“I urge the Nigerians to work with us in cooperation and coordination on this critical issue,” Moore said