“‘Who’s Financing Boko Haram?’ US Congressman Raises Alarming Question”

U.S. Congressman Voices Concern Over Religious Violence, Boko Haram Funding in Nigeria

VOP NG reports that U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga has expressed deep concern over ongoing religiously targeted attacks in Nigeria and highlighted the lack of clarity surrounding the funding sources of Boko Haram and other terrorist groups.

Huizenga made the remarks during an interview monitored by SaharaReporters on Arise News, where he addressed insecurity, religious persecution, and potential U.S. responses to escalating violence in Nigeria.

According to the Congressman, coordinated attacks by radical Islamist groups and Fulani militants continue to target both Christians and moderate Muslims.

“What worries me most is how both moderate Muslims and Christians are deliberately attacked by Fulani herdsmen and radicalized Islamist groups,” Huizenga said.
“It’s impossible to ignore incidents like the massacre of 200 Christians on Christmas Eve a few years ago. I’ve spoken to affected villagers and religious leaders who feel specifically targeted. These attacks are not random; they are deliberate and coordinated.”

Huizenga also commented on recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump, who condemned the killings of Christians in Nigeria and suggested possible U.S. action.

“I was surprised at how forcefully the president spoke,” Huizenga said.
“While direct military intervention in Nigeria may not be a priority, he is determined to address what he views as genocide against Christians. I believe he would prefer non-military options such as sanctions and economic pressure rather than immediate strikes.”

The Congressman emphasized that sanctions and financial restrictions could effectively disrupt terrorist operations.

“Sanctions and cutting off financial flows are likely the most effective measures. These steps could seriously hinder the operations of these groups, even if we don’t yet know the exact sources of their funding,” he explained.

Huizenga also noted that the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, which has lasted over 40 days, has hampered congressional hearings that could focus on Nigeria’s security crisis.

“While domestic priorities such as reopening government operations are critical, we will resume discussions and hearings on international issues like this. Sanctions and financial controls can make a real impact once these mechanisms are back in place,” he said.

Concluding his remarks, Huizenga stressed that the U.S. still lacks precise information on who is financing terrorist activities in Nigeria but maintained that applying economic pressure remains a practical approach.

“We don’t yet know who exactly funds Boko Haram or the Fulani militias, but targeting their financial networks can help mitigate the threat,” he said.
“It is imperative that this issue be taken seriously, as I’m not convinced that the Nigerian government has given it the attention it deserves.”

His comments come amid renewed debate over the U.S. stance on Nigeria’s growing security challenges, following President Trump’s recent condemnation of mass killings in Northern Nigeria.

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