The Commission further said armed Fulani militants are the ones worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country.
Reacting, the US lawmaker said, “The latest USCIRF report further details a horrific truth that Mario DB and I revealed in our report to President Donald Trump.
“Fulani militants killed more people in Nigeria over the past year than Boko Haram or ISIS. Innocent Christians are bearing the brunt of this violent persecution.
“President Trump rightly recognized the urgent need to protect Nigerian Christians by specifically addressing this threat in the administration’s Counterterrorism Strategy.
“America is a Christian nation. We must continue to stand with those who are persecuted for their faith and hold these terrorists accountable.”
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