“Will Not Bend the Knee”: American Official Reacts to ISIS Targeting Christians in Nigeria.
An American lawmaker has publicly denounced the Islamic State (ISIS) after a reported terrorist attack in Nigeria’s Adamawa State. The incident, which involved the burning of a village, was coupled with a direct threat against the area’s Christian community.
Representative Riley Moore took to his official social media account on recently to share and respond to reports of the violence. According to the post he cited, ISIS militants issued an ultimatum to Christians in the region, demanding they renounce their faith or face violent consequences.
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In his reaction, Moore stated clearly that Christians in Nigeria are being singled out because of their religious beliefs. “There is no doubt that Christians in Nigeria are being targeted because of their faith,” the lawmaker wrote.
He also used strong language to express solidarity with those threatened, writing, “ISIS is telling Christians they have an opportunity to ‘spare their blood’ if they convert. Our brothers and sisters will not bend the knee to anyone but our Lord and Savior.”
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The lawmaker’s comments come amid increased American military attention on terrorist activities in Nigeria. President Donald Trump directed the US military to conduct a bombardment against terrorist targets in the neighboring Sokoto State. Representative Moore specifically thanked the President for these efforts, linking them to the defense of threatened Christian populations.
The situation on the ground in Adamawa remains tense. Local sources confirm the attack on the village, but details about casualties and the extent of the damage are still coming to light. Security analysts note that ISIS-affiliated groups have been attempting to gain a stronger foothold in several West African nations, often stoking religious and ethnic tensions.
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Representative Moore’s statement adds a prominent international voice to the crisis, highlighting how local violence in Nigeria is drawing concern from policymakers thousands of miles away. As the Nigerian military, potentially with international support, works to address the terrorist threat, the safety of civilians in vulnerable communities remains a pressing and immediate concern.
“Will Not Bend the Knee”: American Official Reacts to ISIS Targeting Christians in Nigeria.
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