Riley Moore, a member of the United States Congress, has voiced his approval of the Nigerian Senate’s decision to move forward with the State Police Bill. On Wednesday, Moore expressed his support via his official social media account, noting that the legislative change would improve the ability of individual states to defend their residents, particularly groups facing religious persecution.
This development follows the Senate’s recent vote in favor of the measure, which aims to diversify law enforcement by enabling states to form their own police departments to operate alongside the national force. Moore has frequently raised concerns regarding violence directed at Christians in Nigeria, a topic he has consistently addressed in both public and private discussions since beginning his inquiries into the matter.
The congressman emphasized that the new law is a vital step toward curbing insecurity. By allowing states to manage their own security affairs rather than relying entirely on central authorities in Abuja, Moore believes Nigeria can better safeguard vulnerable populations.
