Moore, a Republican lawmaker who has previously advocated international attention to attacks on Christians in Nigeria, made the remarks on Thursday while reacting to reports that Nigeria’s parliament had approved constitutional amendments that would allow the country's 36 states to establish and operate their own police forces alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force.
United States Congressman Riley Moore has hailed the passage of Nigeria’s proposed state police legislation by the National Assembly, describing it as a significant step towards addressing insecurity, protecting vulnerable communities, and strengthening local security architecture across the country.
Moore, a Republican lawmaker who has previously advocated international attention to attacks on Christians in Nigeria, made the remarks on Thursday while reacting to reports that Nigeria’s parliament had approved constitutional amendments that would allow the country's 36 states to establish and operate their own police forces alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force.
In a statement posted on X handle, the U.S. lawmaker said he had consistently advocated the creation of state-controlled policing structures since U.S. President Donald Trump requested that he investigate what he described as the persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
