By Masara KimThe United States on Thursday, July 23, condemned the killing of relatives of Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo in Plateau State, Nigeria. “As I discussed last week with Nigerian officials, we must do more to prevent violent acts. The attack occurred on July 11 in a remote village south of Jos, the capital of Plateau State. In congressional hearings over the previous two days, lawmakers raised concerns about the violence and the Nigerian government’s response with U.S. In his response, Waltz said U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres prioritizes religious freedom and is working closely with Nigerian authorities.