The United State of America on Wednesday condemned the attack in Shonong, Plateau State, Nigeria and urged the government to investigate the incident .

U.S in a statement made available to the media in Abuja by its embassy information office, Public affairs Section, said that it was concerned by the cyclical nature of reprisal killings that undermines inter-communal relations in the Middle Belt region.

The statement reads: “We condemn the recent attacks in Shonong village, Plateau State, on January 6, where reports indicate that women and children were killed in senseless violence.

The United State of America on Wednesday condemned the attack in Shonong, Plateau State, Nigeria and urged the government to investigate the incident .

U.S in a statement made available to the media in Abuja by its embassy information office, Public affairs Section, said that it was concerned by the cyclical nature of reprisal killings that undermines inter-communal relations in the Middle Belt region.

The statement reads: “We condemn the recent attacks in Shonong village, Plateau State, on January 6, where reports indicate that women and children were killed in senseless violence.

“We are concerned by the cyclical nature of reprisal killings that undermines inter-communal relations in the Middle Belt region. Nigeria’s diversity and the harmony among its people remain a source of great strength for its democracy.

“We urge the citizens of Plateau State to work toward a peaceful resolution of conflicts and grievances. We also urge the Government of Nigeria to investigate this attack, hold the responsible parties accountable, and work to provide increased security for civilians to prevent future acts like this from taking place.”

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U.S condemns attack in Shonong Village of Plateau State, calls for investigation