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US Condemns Killing of Pastor's Family in Nigeria's Plateau State, Demands Justice
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US Condemns Killing of Pastor's Family in Nigeria's Plateau State, Demands Justice

From Vanguard · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States strongly condemned the killing of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Nigeria's Plateau State.
  • The US noted the continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in the Middle Belt.
  • Washington demands justice for the victims.

The United States has issued a strong condemnation of the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Nigeria's Plateau State. The State Department expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence that disproportionately affects Christian communities and other vulnerable groups in the country's Middle Belt region.

"The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria's Middle Belt is deeply alarming," a statement from the bureau read. The US emphasized that such acts of brutality are unacceptable and called for accountability.

The United States strongly condemns the horrific killing of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo's family in Plateau State, Nigeria.

โ€” U.S. State DepartmentIssuing a statement on the killings.

Washington is demanding justice for the victims and their families. The statement underscores the US commitment to monitoring the situation and supporting efforts to bring perpetrators of such violence to justice. The killings in Plateau State are part of a broader pattern of insecurity that has plagued parts of Nigeria.

The continued violence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable populations in Nigeria's Middle Belt is deeply alarming.

โ€” U.S. State DepartmentCommenting on the broader security situation in Nigeria.
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Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.