US Bill Proposes Sanctions on Rabiu Kwankwaso, Miyetti Allah
Analysis based on 17 articles · First reported Feb 11, 2026 · Last updated Feb 11, 2026
The proposed US sanctions bill could negatively impact diplomatic and economic relations between the United States and Nigeria, potentially leading to increased political instability and uncertainty in Nigeria. For the targeted entities like Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Miyetti Allah groups, the sanctions could result in significant financial and reputational damage.
Five US lawmakers have introduced the 'Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026' to the United States===United States House of Representatives. This bill seeks to impose targeted sanctions, including visa bans and asset freezes, on individuals and entities allegedly responsible for severe religious freedom violations in Nigeria. Key targets include former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah (MACBAN), and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, as well as 'Fulani-ethnic nomad militias'. The proposed legislation follows former US President Donald Trump's redesignation of Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' and his authorization of coordinated airstrikes in Nigeria. The bill mandates the United States===United States Department of State and the United States===United States Department of the Treasury to implement these sanctions or report to Congress why they have not been imposed. The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu, has denied claims of religious persecution, stating it respects all religions.
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