US Congressman Riley Moore demands stronger safeguards for Nigerian Christians after Fulani militants abducted over 100 churchgoers in Kaduna.
On January 19, 2026, heavily armed Fulani militants stormed three churches in the Kurmin Wali community of Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
The attackers seized more than 100 worshippers during coordinated raids on Sunday services.
Local sources confirm the release of around ten vulnerable individuals shortly afterward, yet the majority remain in captivity.
US Representative Riley Moore (R-WV), a staunch advocate for persecuted Christians worldwide, swiftly condemned the assault.
He described the incident as horrific and labeled it an existential threat from radical Fulani militants.
Moore directly urged the Nigerian government to act decisively.
“Our brothers and sisters in Christ face an existential threat at the hands of the Fulani militants,” he stated.
“More must be done to protect them, and I urge the Nigerian government to ensure the swift and safe return of all those captured.”
This latest violence fits into a persistent pattern of attacks across northern and central Nigeria.
Militants frequently target Christian communities through kidnappings, killings, and church destruction.
Reports from groups like International Christian Concern highlight the ongoing crisis, where such abductions fund further operations while devastating local populations.
Moore has consistently spotlighted Nigeria’s religious persecution challenges.
He previously introduced resolutions condemning the violence and supported designating Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern.
His vocal stance aligns with broader international concerns over impunity for perpetrators and inadequate government responses.
Residents in Kurmin Wali and surrounding areas now live in heightened fear.
Families desperately await news of loved ones while Nigerian authorities investigate the incident.
The abductions underscore urgent calls for enhanced security measures, community protection, and decisive action against militant groups operating in the region.
