A member of the United States Congress, Riley Moore, has reacted strongly to reports of a deadly attack carried out by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
The attack, which reportedly occurred in February, left 27 Christians dead and at least 10 houses burned by the militants.
According to information shared online by security analyst Brant Philip, the terrorists admitted responsibility for the attack and issued threats to Christian communities in the region.
Reports indicate the group warned Christians to either pay the jizyah tax, convert to Islam, or face death, describing the demand as what they called a “fair deal.”
The development has raised renewed concerns about religious violence and insecurity in parts of Nigeria.
Riley Moore Calls for Action
Reacting to the incident in a post on X, Congressman Moore condemned the attack and called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to take stronger steps to protect citizens.
He expressed concern that Christian communities continue to face targeted violence.
“Christians continue to be explicitly targeted for their faith in Nigeria,” Moore wrote.
He also warned that international cooperation and support from the United States could depend on stronger security action by Nigerian authorities.
“In our report to the White House, we made it clear that increased American support is contingent on the Nigerian government doing more to defend Christians. Now is the time for Abuja to step up.”
Rising Security Concerns
The latest incident highlights ongoing security challenges in parts of northern Nigeria, where militant groups continue to carry out attacks on communities.
Security experts have repeatedly warned that stronger coordination between the military, intelligence agencies, and local authorities will be crucial in addressing the threat posed by extremist groups in the region.
