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In the heart of Nigeria's volatile Middle Belt, where rolling hills hide tales of unspeakable horror, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo stands as a towering figure of faith and fortitude. As the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, this unassuming cleric from Plateau State has become the unrelenting voice against what he and many others describe as a systematic genocide targeting Christians. Far from the opulence of mega-churches or the spotlight of celebrity pastors, Rev. Dachomo's ministry is rooted in the raw reality of burial grounds and besieged villages. His cries for justice have echoed from local pulpits to global forums, positioning him as a divine sentinel – a Man of God seemingly sent to awaken Nigeria and the world to the plight of its persecuted faithful, potentially steering the nation toward spiritual and communal salvation.
From Humble Roots to a Holy CallingRev. Ezekiel Dachomo's journey is deeply intertwined with the soil of Plateau State, a region once celebrated for its serene landscapes but now synonymous with bloodshed. As a senior pastor within COCIN – a denomination with a storied history in Nigeria's northern and central regions – he has shepherded communities ravaged by ethno-religious violence for years. His leadership role in Barkin Ladi places him at the epicenter of attacks by armed Fulani militants, who have displaced indigenous Christian farmers and claimed thousands of lives in what advocates call a land-grab disguised as herder-farmer clashes.Dachomo's personal testimony adds layers to his prophetic stature. He has publicly shared how God miraculously healed him from cancer during a trip to India, an experience he interprets as a divine mandate to combat the "cancer of terrorism" afflicting Nigeria. "The God who healed me from cancer in India will also save me from the cancer of terrorism destroying Nigeria," he declared, transforming his survival into a symbol of hope for his beleaguered flock. This resilience is not abstract; it's forged in the fire of loss. Rev. Dachomo has presided over countless mass burials, including a recent one for 13 victims in Rachas and Rawuru villages, where he wept openly, lamenting, "I am tired of burying my members every day."The Bold Exposé: Unmasking Genocide in the Middle BeltWhat sets Rev. Dachomo apart as a Man of God with a salvific mission is his fearless documentation and denunciation of atrocities. In mid-October, he released a viral video from a mass burial site, accusing Fulani militants of orchestrating attacks to eradicate Christians from Plateau and northern Nigeria. He detailed how he alerted the Nigerian Army to impending threats, only for them to dismiss his warnings as "false and misleading," issuing a press release accusing him of incitement. Tragically, hours later, militants struck, killing over a dozen – a pattern that has led Dachomo to charge the military with negligence or complicity.His advocacy has drawn death threats, with plots to assassinate him for sharing evidence of the violence. Undaunted, Dachomo has instructed his family: "If Fulani gunmen kidnap me, don't pay ransom. Let them kill me. My blood will speak." He frames this as part of a broader Christian persecution, rejecting the government's "farmer-herder clash" narrative as a cover for jihadist incursions. Estimates suggest over 7,000 Christians have been killed in 2025 alone, with tens of thousands displaced across states like Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, and Taraba.Dachomo's pleas have gone global. He has appealed directly to the United States, urging intervention, sanctions, and the designation of armed herdsmen as terrorists.
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His efforts align with recent U.S. actions, including President Trump's threat of military involvement and Nigeria's redesignation as a "Country of Particular Concern" for religious freedom violations. Local leaders, such as Stephen Gyang Pwajok and Da Paul Tadi-Tok, echo his calls for reviving community defenses like Operation Rainbow, crediting Dachomo's vigilance for exposing systemic failures.A Chorus of Affirmation: Hero of the FaithAcross social media and beyond, Rev. Dachomo is hailed as a "true hero of the Christian faith in Nigeria." Posts celebrate his simplicity: "No convoy, no jets, no TV stations, no bling-blings... Just Christ and a whole lot of strong faith." Supporters view him as divinely appointed, with one declaring, "Many are called, but few are chosen. Rev. Dacholom... take your flowers." Even critics like Reno Omokri have faced Dachomo's righteous rebuke, as the pastor cursed denials of the genocide, transferring the "blood of the innocent" into the lives of minimizers.International voices amplify this: Groups like International Christian Concern (ICC) and Open Doors document the crisis, praising Dachomo's role in spotlighting it. Figures such as U.S. Congressman Riley Moore and commentator Bill Maher have referenced Nigeria's persecution, indirectly bolstered by Dachomo's evidence. In Pakistan and other persecuted regions, his story inspires solidarity.Vision for Salvation: Repentance, Reconciliation, and RenewalRev. Dachomo's mission transcends exposure; it's redemptive. He envisions a Nigeria where "Muslims repenting; Fulanis repenting and accepting Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour." His calls for self-defense are paired with prayers for peace, urging global powers to excise the "thorn in the flesh" of extremism. By fostering trauma care, economic empowerment, and discipleship through local partners, he embodies a holistic salvation – spiritual, social, and national.Critics, including some in the military, label him an inciter, but allies like journalist Masara Kim affirm his truth-telling as lifesaving. In a nation where 50,000 to 100,000 Christians have died since 2009, Dachomo's emergence feels providential – a modern-day prophet calling Nigeria to repentance and the world to action.A Legacy of Light in DarknessAs Plateau's valleys echo with laments, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo remains steadfast, his life a beacon of sacrificial devotion. He is the pastor who chose truth over safety, faith over fear, positioning himself as God's instrument for Nigeria's deliverance. In him, believers see not just a defender, but a deliverer – a Man of God whose unwavering stand could yet heal a fractured nation and inspire a global reckoning with injustice.
In the shadow of Nigeria's jagged highlands, where the air carries the scent of pine and the echoes of ancient hymns, stands a figure whose voice has pierced the veil of silence shrouding one of Africa's most harrowing humanitarian crises. Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a humble cleric from the verdant embrace of Plateau State, has emerged not as a fleeting activist, but as a divine emissary – a Man of God anointed to confront the darkness engulfing his nation. Amid relentless waves of violence that have claimed thousands of Christian lives, Rev. Dachomo's unyielding faith and prophetic courage are igniting a beacon of hope, urging Nigeria toward redemption and the world toward intervention. He is no jet-setting televangelist or opulent general overseer; he is a shepherd in the trenches, wielding the sword of truth against the Goliath of genocide.
In the shadow of Nigeria's jagged highlands, where the air carries the scent of pine and the echoes of ancient hymns, stands a figure whose voice has pierced the veil of silence shrouding one of Africa's most harrowing humanitarian crises. Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a humble cleric from the verdant embrace of Plateau State, has emerged not as a fleeting activist, but as a divine emissary – a Man of God anointed to confront the darkness engulfing his nation. Amid relentless waves of violence that have claimed thousands of Christian lives, Rev. Dachomo's unyielding faith and prophetic courage are igniting a beacon of hope, urging Nigeria toward redemption and the world toward intervention. He is no jet-setting televangelist or opulent general overseer; he is a shepherd in the trenches, wielding the sword of truth against the Goliath of genocide.
