United States Congressman Riley Moore, has stated that
President Donald Trump is determined to put an end to the killing of Christians
in Nigeria, warning that further action may follow if the violence persists.
Moore made the statement on Friday via his official X
handle.
According to the lawmaker, the strike represents the first
step in addressing what he described as the ongoing slaughter of Christians and
the broader security crisis affecting Nigerians across religious and ethnic
lines.
“President Trump has been clear that the killing of
Christians in Nigeria must end,” he said.
He that the administration’s resolve on the matter should
not be underestimated.
“As I stated at the outset: Do not test President Trump‘s
resolved in this matter.
“Tonight’s strike in coordination with the Nigerian
government is just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the
security crisis affecting all Nigerians,” he said.
He stressed that the operation signals a stronger stance by
the United States in support of Nigeria’s efforts to tackle terrorism and
violent extremism, noting that further measures could be taken if the situation
does not improve.
Source: U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore reacts to Nigeria, U.S. airstrikes
