United States Congressman Riley Moore has welcomed the reported arrest of Mahmoud Adam, a Fulani community leader accused of being linked to attacks that killed Christians in Nigeria.
Moore described the reported arrest as a sign that security cooperation between the United States and Nigeria was producing results, while commending the Nigerian government over the development.
The Republican lawmaker also credited the US Congress and the administration of President Donald Trump for efforts aimed at strengthening the protection of Christian communities in Nigeria.
He called for continued cooperation between Washington and Abuja to tackle violence and improve security for communities affected by attacks.
Moore’s comments followed a report by The Daily Caller, which said Adam was arrested on September 12 at his compound in Plateau State.
The publication described Adam as a prominent Fulani community leader and reported allegations linking him to a terrorist group and deadly attacks in the Middle Belt.
According to The Daily Caller, its report was based partly on information provided by a whistleblower and other sources. The publication also reported that Adam had allegedly maintained links with senior Nigerian figures.
However, the allegations concerning Adam’s purported role in violent attacks, as well as the circumstances surrounding his reported arrest, remain subject to official clarification.
Moore has previously been involved in congressional efforts concerning violence against Christian communities in Nigeria.
In February 2026, he joined members of the US House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs in presenting a report to the White House outlining recommendations for addressing violence against Christians and broader security challenges in Nigeria.
The report called for stronger US-Nigeria security cooperation, including measures aimed at protecting vulnerable communities and dismantling extremist networks.
The reported arrest of Adam comes amid increased US attention to Nigeria’s security situation and religious freedom concerns, with both countries pursuing closer security cooperation.
