US, France Condemn Plateau Killings, Call For Arrest, Prosecution Of Perpetrators

The United States Mission in Nigeria has condemned in strongest terms, the attacks and killing of over 150 persons and destruction of dozens of houses in about 17 communities in the Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi local government areas of Plateau State.

The US Mission in Nigeria in a short condolence message on X (formerly Twitter) described the incident which occurred on Christmas Eve and some other days as tragic, saying that those responsible for the attacks and killing must be held accountable.

“The U.S. Mission in Nigeria condemns the recent attacks in Plateau State and expresses heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of life.

“It is imperative that those responsible for these heinous attacks are held accountable,” the message read.

Similarly, French Diplomacy in a condolence message released through the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairsalso strongly condemned the attacks and killings.

It called for the identification and prosecution of the attackers and assured the Nigerian government of its full support.

“France utterly condemns the attacks carried out over the past several days on several villages in Plateau State, located in central Nigeria, which resulted in a large number of casualties.

“France calls for the identification and prosecution of the perpetrators of these attacks, and assures the Nigerian authorities of its full support,” it stated.