Plateau Attack: Again, US Warns of Possible Intervention, "We Have to Take the Lead on This"
- The United States has warned of possible intervention after the Plateau attack, citing slow Nigerian response and rising violence
- Congressman Moore called the attacks by suspected Islamic militants “brazen” and demanded urgent action
- He noted that the US military is already in Nigeria training troops, but the country's progress remains too slow
The United States has issued a warning following last Sunday’s deadly attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Plateau state, where suspected gunmen killed at least 28 people.
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Reacting, US Congressman Rep. Riley Moore, in a social media post on Wednesday, April 1, called for urgent action.
“These were brazen attacks by Islamic radical terrorists,” Moore said in his X post.
“The persecution and slaughter of our brothers and sisters in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ must end NOW.”
Speaking on NEWSMAX, Moore said he had witnessed the situation firsthand during a visit to Nigeria.
“I saw with my own eyes the tragedy and horror that is unfolding there. Unfortunately, we had 40 individuals killed during a Palm Sunday service, and another 13 Christians were killed in separate attacks by Islamic radical militants,” he said.
Moore further warned that the United States may intervene if the Nigerian government does not act decisively.
“President Trump has been very clear on this: if they don’t address it, we are going to address it for them. If they don’t step up, we will have to take the lead on this,” he said.
The congressman, who noted that the US military personnel are already in Nigeria training with the Nigerian Armed Forces to address capability gaps, added that progress has been too slow.
“Currently, we have 200 military individuals from our armed forces there, training and working with the Nigerian military to address capability gaps,” Moore said.
"The Nigerian government has been trying to make some steps on this, but they are not doing that fast enough."
Watch Moore below.
Tinubu meets Plateau governor after Jos attack
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received Plateau state governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang at the Presidential Villa for a briefing on the recent night attack in Jos, which left several residents dead and injured.
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Eyewitnesses said suspected gunmen on motorcycles attacked the Agwan Rukuba community in Jos North LGA on Sunday, March 29, shooting sporadically and causing chaos as residents fled.
During the meeting, Governor Mutfwang detailed security measures being implemented, while President Tinubu assured federal support to restore peace and tackle insecurity in Plateau state.
Primate Ayodele warns seven states of attacks
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele warned that seven Nigerian states may face terrorist attacks from Easter Sunday. He urged heightened security, especially around churches and Christian gatherings.
The cleric listed Kogi, Kwara, Ondo, Ogun, Nasarawa, Kebbi, and Kaduna as vulnerable and called on residents and security agencies to remain vigilant. He said the warning was based on revelations and stressed urgent preventive measures.
Primate Ayodele, who also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act decisively against insecurity, warned that failure could worsen tensions
Source: Legit.ng
