US lawmaker hails arrest of terrorist leader

U.S. Representative Riley Moore expressed satisfaction over the reported arrest of Mahmoud Adam, an alleged radical Islamic Fulani terrorist leader responsible for the deaths of Christians in Nigeria. In a post on X, Moore, a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, credited the Nigerian government for the arrest and highlighted the importance of security cooperation between the two nations.

Moore stated, "This is great news for Christians in Nigeria! The arrest of Mahmoud Adam, a radical Islamic Fulani terrorist leader responsible for the killings of countless Christians, is proof that the US-Nigeria Security Cooperation agreement is bearing fruit." The lawmaker emphasized the role of the Nigerian government in the operation and praised the efforts of U.S. Congress and the Trump administration to counter attacks against Christians.

Moore urged continued efforts to defend Christians in Nigeria. Adam was reportedly apprehended at his compound in Plateau State on September 12 in the early hours. The arrest report was published in October, following the emergence of information and photographs related to his detention. The circumstances surrounding the arrest and allegations against Adam remain under official investigation.

Reports have described Adam as a community leader while also linking him to violent groups. The arrest comes amid heightened focus in Washington on insecurity and attacks involving Christian communities in Nigeria. The U.S. and Nigeria have maintained security cooperation on counterterrorism and other security matters.