Rep. Riley Moore Demands U.S. Action Over 7,000 Christians Murdered in Nigeria

A member of the United States Congress, Rep. Riley M. Moore, has reignited global attention on the persistent killings of Christians in Nigeria, insisting that over 7,000 Christians have been murdered across the country in 2025 alone.

Moore made the claim during an interview with Fox News, describing the killings as a silent genocide that has gone on for decades while the world looks away.

The American lawmaker's statement comes amid continued denial from the Nigerian Presidency, which has repeatedly rejected reports suggesting that Christians are being specifically targeted.

According to Moore, the alarming death toll amounts to an average of 35 Christians murdered daily, a situation he described as "a humanitarian tragedy that must no longer be ignored.ÔÇØ

"7,000 Christians have been murdered in Nigeria this year. That's 35 Christians murdered per day. It's a tragedy that cannot be ignored any longer,ÔÇØ he said.

"That's why I sent a letter to Secretary Marco Rubio urging that Nigeria be redesignated as a Country of Particular Concern under U.S. foreign policy.ÔÇØ

The lawmaker further called on Washington and the international community to take a firm stand in defending persecuted Christians in Africa's most populous nation, adding that the silence of global institutions had emboldened attackers.

Moore and Senator Ted Cruz had earlier petitioned the U.S. State Department to include Nigeria once again on the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list - a designation reserved for nations that engage in or tolerate severe violations of religious freedom.

In contrast, Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has repeatedly dismissed the genocide narrative, arguing that the country's security challenges cut across ethnic and religious lines, and that victims include Muslims, Christians, and traditional believers alike.

However, with new reports from U.S. lawmakers and global watchdogs, the debate over whether Nigeria is experiencing a targeted religious cleansing or a broader security breakdown continues to stir controversy at home and abroad.

Human rights organizations have also urged the Nigerian government to conduct transparent investigations into the attacks, prosecute perpetrators, and restore trust among religious communities that have lived under tension for years.

Observers say Moore's renewed advocacy could reignite international scrutiny of Nigeria's human rights record, especially as the U.S. and other Western nations review foreign policy relations with Africa's largest democracy.