State Police to Protect Persecuted Nigerian Christians, Says US Congressman Moore

United States Congressman Riley Moore praised the Nigerian Senate for approving the controversial State Police Bill.

In a post on his verified X account on Wednesday, Moore said the reform would enable states to better protect their residents, especially persecuted Christians.

He made the comment shortly after the Senate passed the bill, which seeks to decentralise policing by allowing states to establish their own police services in addition to the Nigeria Police Force.

Moore has previously spoken about attacks on Christians in Nigeria.

According to the lawmaker, the bill’s passage will significantly address insecurity in the country. He noted that he has called for such measures publicly and privately since beginning his investigation into the genocide against Christians in Nigeria.

"I can’t stress how critical this law that will empower states to protect their own citizens and reduce dependence on decision makers in Abuja is to the effort to defend persecuted Christians and address insecurity," he wrote.