One Year After Benue Tragedy, US Lawmaker Issues Message That Is Raising Questions

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A member of the United States Congress, Representative Riley Moore, has urged the international community to keep attention focused on what he described as the persecution and killing of Christians in Nigeria.

Moore made the appeal in a message shared through his verified X account.

The American lawmaker’s remarks came as the first anniversary of the deadly attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State was being marked.

The incident, which occurred a year ago, was reportedly carried out by suspected herdsmen and resulted in the deaths of more than 200 people.

Reflecting on the tragedy, Moore stressed the need for the global community to remain aware of the violence and its impact on affected communities.

He emphasized that the victims and circumstances surrounding the attack should not be forgotten.

The congressman’s statement has renewed conversations about insecurity in parts of Nigeria and the need for continued international attention on the plight of affected communities.

“One year ago, Fulani Islamic terrorists stormed Yelwata, Nigeria, slaughtering more than 200 Christians.

“Most were women and children sheltering at a local Catholic mission.

“Today, we remember the martyrs. The world must not forget the Christian genocide in Nigeria,” he wrote.

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