Congressman Moore Condemns Boko Haram’s Seizure of Nigerian Town and Violence Against Christians, Calls for Protection of Christians in the Region

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley Moore today issued a strong condemnation of the violent takeover of and reported targeting of Christians in Kirawa, a border town in northeastern Nigeria, by Boko Haram militants. The assault - which reportedly involved the burning of homes, military barracks, and the district leader's palace - has forced more than 5,000 civilians to flee into neighboring Cameroon, including many Christians. According to reports, Christians' homes were targeted for destruction. This is part of a wider pattern of extremist violence targeting Christians and Christian communities in the region. Congressman Moore introduced H.Res. 594, condemning the persecution of Christians in Muslim-majority nations.

Congressman Moore issued the following statement:

"The world cannot stand idly by while violent Islamic extremists rampage through communities, violently targeting Christians, displacing thousands, and committing horrendous atrocities. Boko Haram's seizure of Kirawa is not an isolated incident - it is the latest in a long campaign of terror, much of which is explicitly aimed at persecuting Christians in the region. These acts of barbarism demand immediate international condemnation and swift action. I urge President Trump to use every tool at his disposal to defend Christians from this scourge of Islamic persecution and terror."

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