US Lawmaker Condemns Niger Catholic School Attack, Kidnapping!
Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa
United States Congressman Riley Moore has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State, where over 50 students were abducted by gunmen. Moore called the act “barbaric” and urged both Nigerian authorities and the international community to step up protection for Christians and other vulnerable groups.
“This horrific attack on innocent schoolchildren highlights the urgent need for Nigeria to take stronger action against Islamist terrorism,” Moore said in a statement on Friday. [1]
Key Details:
- The attack occurred in Papiri community, Agwara LGA of Niger State, with assailants storming the school in the early hours of November 18, 2025.
- Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia, has previously advocated for increased U.S. pressure on nations failing to curb religious persecution.
- He also called for renewed international attention to terrorism in Nigeria’s north and Middle Belt regions.
Why It Matters:
- Moore’s comments add to growing global concern over insecurity and religiously motivated violence in Nigeria.
- It may influence future U.S. policy toward Nigeria, especially regarding foreign aid, military support, and human rights monitoring.
- The incident underscores the continued targeting of Christian schools and institutions by armed groups in Nigeria.
What to Watch:
- Whether the U.S. Congress or State Department takes further action in response to the attack.
- Nigerian government’s response to international criticism and domestic pressure to secure schools.
- Updates on efforts to rescue the abducted students.
Citations:
- Christian Post: christianpost.com/us-congressman-slams-niger-school-kidnapping
- Punch Newspapers: punchng.com/over-50-students-abducted-in-niger-catholic-school
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