US Lawmakers Suggest Sanctions On Kwankwaso, Fulani {Groups} Over Non secular Freedom Violations

US Congressmen Riley Moore and Chris Smith have launched the Nigeria Non secular Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026, recommending focused sanctions, asset freezes, and visa bans in opposition to former presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Affiliation, Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, and what they describe as “Fulani ethnic nomad militias.”

The invoice, shared Tuesday by Moore on X,  alleges that the named people and {groups} are answerable for “extreme violations of non secular freedom” in Nigeria. It supplies detailed statistics and historic accounts of assaults on Christians, in addition to on Muslims who advocate for spiritual tolerance.

Highlighting what they describe as a “failure of the Nigerian authorities to prosecute or convict jihadist actors,” the lawmakers known as for worldwide cooperation, urging assist from France, the UK, and Hungary to carry perpetrators accountable.

The proposed laws additionally seeks investigations into instances the place non-Muslims are allegedly subjected to Sharia or blasphemy legal guidelines. Among the many victims cited within the report are Rhoda Jatau and Deborah Yakubu.

“The continued assaults on spiritual minorities and people advocating tolerance are alarming. Accountability should be enforced, and people accountable should face sanctions,” Moore mentioned in his publish sharing the invoice.

Smith added, “The US has a accountability to face with victims of non secular persecution globally. This laws will assist make sure that people and {groups} who perpetrate these abuses can’t function with impunity.”

The Nigeria Non secular Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 now awaits additional assessment and dialogue in Congress.

Boluwatife Enome 

Times Nigeria