United States of America Congressman, Riley Moore has reacted to the release of a Christian farmer, Sunday Jackson, who was before now sentenced to death by the Adamawa State government.
Jackson given a death sentence after killing a Fulani Islamic radical in self-defense following an attack on his home.
Sky Post can report that Congressman More’s voice has been very laud in the call for Jackson release for months, and raised the case during Congressional hearings on the security situation in Nigeria.
Last Sunday, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State announced that Jackson has received state pardon alongwith others.
Jackson’s pardon, as the governor puts it, was in commemoration of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Moore’s statement added,
“Sunday Jackson is free! After more than a decade in prison serving a death sentence for defending himself, Sunday Jackson has been pardoned.
“Sunday is a Christian farmer who, like countless of other Christians in Nigeria, was brutally attacked by an Islamic radical. Sunday fought back in self-defense, killing his attacker. I have been advocating for Sunday’s release both in public and in private meetings, including during my recent Congressional Delegation visit to Nigeria.
“There is much more to do, but I continue to see positive steps that my concerns and the concerns of President Trump are being taken seriously by the Nigerian government.
“I want to thank President Tinubu for his administration’s willingness to engage in continued constructive discussions with the U.S. Government on establishing a strategic security framework between our two countries to tackle the multifaceted security challenges facing Nigeria.
“The Nigerian government at the Federal and State level must ensure Sunday’s safety during and following his release.
“Our Lord came to set the captives free, and now Sunday will be able to celebrate Christmas with his family. Thanks be to God!”
