‎ ‎US condemns killing of Plateau cleric’s family, demands justice

The United States has condemned the killing of members of the family of Plateau-based cleric, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, describing the attack as “horrific” and calling on Nigerian authorities to bring those responsible to justice.
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‎In a statement posted on X by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs, Washington expressed deep concern over the continuing violence in Plateau State and other parts of Nigeria’s Middle Belt, saying attacks on Christian communities and other vulnerable populations remain alarming.
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‎”The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State, Nigeria. The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria’s Middle Belt is deeply alarming,” the statement said.
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‎The U.S. extended condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by the attack, while urging the Nigerian government to intensify efforts to prevent further violence.
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‎It also stressed the need to ensure that those behind the killings are identified and prosecuted, noting that accountability is critical to ending the cycle of violence in the region.
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‎The latest attack has renewed international concern over recurring insecurity in Plateau State, where communities have suffered repeated violent attacks in recent years.
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‎The U.S. said it had engaged Nigerian authorities on the matter and reiterated its support for measures aimed at strengthening security and protecting vulnerable communities across the Middle Belt.
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