The United States government has condemned the k!lling of members of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family in Plateau State, describing the attack as horrific and calling for those responsible to be brought to justice.

In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the US Mission in Nigeria expressed deep concern over the continued vi0lence targeting Christian communities and other vulnerable groups in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.

The mission extended its condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by the att@ck.

The statement read:

“The United States strongly condemns the horrific k!lling 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.

We extend our deepest condolences to the victims’ families and all those affected. As I discussed last week with Nigerian officials, we must do more to prevent violent acts like those yesterday. The perpetrators must be held accountable, and urgent action is needed to strengthen security and protect Christians and other vulnerable communities.

The United States remains committed to working with the Nigerian government and our partners to combat terrorism, counter violent extremism, and ensure that Christians and all Nigerians can live and practice their faith freely without fear of violence or persecution.”

The statement followed the July 12 att@ck on Kum community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, where nine members of Rev. Dachomo’s extended family, including a two-month-old baby, were k!lled.

According to the cleric, the attackers, believed to be armed Fulani militias, specifically asked for him by name before opening fire on his relatives.

Rev. Dachomo, who serves as the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, said his family has repeatedly been targeted because of his outspoken criticism of the violence in Plateau State.

He also revealed that his grandmother and an uncle had been k!lled in previous att@cks, adding that only days after burying his relatives, he received a written d3ath threat from the same group warning that he would be their next target.