- US lawmaker Riley Moore reacts to Trump-ordered airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria
- Says the strikes are only the first step if violence continues
- Claims the operation targets terrorism threatening Nigerians across faiths
- Warns that US resolve should not be tested
US Congressman Riley Moore has spoken out following the United States military airstrikes on Islamic State (ISIS) militants in north-west Nigeria, describing the operation as a warning signal and not the final move.
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that US forces had carried out multiple precision airstrikes on ISIS terrorist camps in Sokoto State, in coordination with the Nigerian government.
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Reacting via his official X account, Moore said the strike showed the Trump administration’s determination to confront terrorism and end violent attacks affecting Nigerian communities.
According to the lawmaker, the airstrikes represent “just the first step” in tackling what he described as a worsening security crisis.
“President Trump has been clear that the killing of Christians in Nigeria must end,” Moore said.
He added that the US president’s resolve should not be underestimated, warning that further action could follow if terrorist violence continues.
“As I stated at the outset: do not test President Trump’s resolve in this matter,” he said.
“Tonight’s strike, carried out in coordination with the Nigerian government, is just the first step to ending the slaughter of Christians and the wider security crisis affecting all Nigerians.”
Moore noted that the airstrike signals a stronger US stance against terrorism and violent extremism, stressing that Washington remains supportive of Nigeria’s efforts to restore peace.
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Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has since confirmed that the country is engaged in structured security and intelligence cooperation with international partners, including the United States, in the fight against terrorism.
The development has sparked mixed reactions, with some Nigerians welcoming foreign support, while others question the long-term implications of increased US military involvement.
