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US Lawmaker: Scenes from Nigeria's Middle Belt "Will Stay With Me The Rest of My Life"

Congressman Riley Moore, leader of a U.S. House delegation investigating claims of targeted violence in Nigeria, has delivered a harrowing account of his visit, vowing to push for action to end what he described as a "genocidal campaign" against Christian communities.

In a statement on social media, Moore detailed the "heartbreaking stories" his team witnessed during their fact-finding mission to Benue State, part of Nigeria's conflict-ridden Middle Belt region.

Key Findings from the Delegation's Visit

Congressman Moore, a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, led the delegation to gather firsthand information for U.S. policy. 

His key observations include:

*   Scale of Displacement: He confirmed there are over 600,000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State, predominantly Christians forced from their homes.
*   Insecurity in Camps: Moore reported that the IDP camps themselves are "regularly attacked," denying victims a safe refuge.
*   Attribution of Violence: He explicitly attributed the violence to "Fulani Islamic radicals," framing it as religious and ethnic persecution.

"Heartbreaking Stories" from Survivors

The congressman shared specific, chilling testimonies collected from survivors, which he said left a permanent impression. The most poignant account was from a woman who "was forced to watch as five of her children were killed." These narratives form the core of the evidence his delegation is compiling.

Next Steps: A Report for President Trump

Moore stated he is now preparing a detailed report for President Donald Trump. The report aims to outline "a path forward" for the U.S. to work with the Nigerian government in a "coordinated and cooperative manner" to achieve two goals:
1.  End the "slaughter of innocent Christians in the Middle Belt."
2.  Stop the "ongoing terrorist threat in the Northeast."

The congressman concluded with a personal reflection on the gravity of what he witnessed: "I’ve never seen anything like it. It will stay with me the rest of my life." A briefing for the President is expected soon.

*Source: Daily Post Nigeria*
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