Fulani Militants Cause More Deaths Than Boko Haram in Nigeria, Says U.S. Lawmaker Riley Moore

A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has stated that Fulani militants have killed more Nigerians—particularly Christians—than Boko Haram.

Moore made the comment in a post on his verified X account on Saturday.

He was responding to a report released by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF).

According to the report, no fewer than 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria.

The Commission also noted that these armed Fulani groups are contributing to heightened insecurity and violations of religious freedom in several parts of the country.

In his statement, the U.S. lawmaker said, “The latest USCIRF report further details a horrific truth that Mario DB and I revealed in our report to President Donald Trump.”

“Fulani militants killed more people in Nigeria over the past year than Boko Haram or ISIS. Innocent Christians are bearing the brunt of this violent persecution,” he added.

“President Trump rightly recognized the urgent need to protect Nigerian Christians by specifically addressing this threat in the administration’s Counterterrorism Strategy.”

“America is a Christian nation. We must continue to stand with those who are persecuted for their faith and hold these terrorists accountable.”