US Congressman Riley Moore says more work is needed to tackle rising terrorism and ongoing attacks in Nigeria.

He disclosed this during a meeting with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, during which they discussed insecurity in the North-East and violence in the Middle Belt.

Moore said both sides talked through specific actions that could strengthen security, disrupt terrorist groups, and stop the killing of Christians, an issue he said is a key concern for President Donald Trump and himself.

He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for the rescue of 100 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren, calling it a positive sign of improved government response.

The congressman said US concerns were well received and pointed to what he described as a new joint task force between both countries, stressing that Nigeria’s openness to US cooperation must lead to real action.

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Ribadu confirmed he hosted the US delegation as part of ongoing security consultations. He said discussions focused on counter-terrorism, regional stability, and strengthening the security partnership between the two nations.

The visit comes amid rising diplomatic tension following the US decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over alleged religious-freedom violations, a move Nigeria rejects.

Source: Punch