“These Christians should be able to live in their ancestral homeland without fear of genocidal Fulani,” stated the U.S. lawmaker.
Mr Moore said if strategies discussed during the visit to Nigeria were executed, terrorist organisations would be destroyed.
Mr Moore, in the interview, also condemned the recent abduction of several schoolgirls and teachers in the northern part of Nigeria.
Earlier this week, 25 schoolgirls were abducted in Kebbi State.
Ms Meloni’s comments come amid global outrage over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria.
A Nigerian delegation led by Mr Ribadu is in America to engage with U.S. authorities.
Mr Olusegun shared the Pope’s statement as global calls grow over attacks on Christians in Nigeria.
“Today, I had a frank, honest, and productive discussion with senior members of the Nigerian government regarding the horrific violence and persecution Christians face,” said Mr Moore.
The LG chairman further clarified that the abducted schoolgirls were Muslims.
Mr Moore said Mr Tinubu’s denial was to “protect his interests”. He added that Nigeria’s political leaders were “complicit” in the killing of Christians.
