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The Digest:

US Congressman Riley Moore has warned that the sustained killing of Christians in Nigeria will have "significant consequences" for the country's relationship with the United States, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Jos North, Plateau State. Moore, who was part of a US fact-finding delegation on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, said radical Islamic terrorists opened fire on Christians before hacking them with machetes. He urged the Nigerian government to "massively ramp up security" for Easter, warning that failure to do so could strain bilateral ties.

Key Points:
  • Moore warned of "significant consequences" for Nigeria-US relations if security is not improved.
  • He described the attack as part of a pattern of terrorists targeting Christians on holy days.
  • He noted that terrorists have attacked Christians on every holy day in recent memory except last Christmas.
  • Moore credited President Trump's missile strikes for preventing an attack last Christmas.
  • He called on the Nigerian government to mobilise security for the Easter period.
As the US congressman issues a stark warning, the Nigerian government faces mounting international pressure to address insecurity, with potential diplomatic consequences should attacks on religious communities continue.

Sources: Peoples Gazette