Middle Belt attacks: US urges Nigeria to strengthen security efforts - Daily Post Nigeria

The United States commended Nigeria’s response to recent attacks in the Middle Belt, especially in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, and urged the government to maintain efforts to protect communities. The US Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs highlighted Nigeria’s strong response to attacks by Fulani militant groups and emphasized the need to defend Barkin Ladi, which has experienced multiple recent attacks. On September 27, six people were killed and two injured in an attack on a mining site in Lajam Marit village, Ropp district, with victims shot at the site and the injured hospitalized.