Evangelist Ezekiel Dachomo, a prominent Christian leader and human rights activist from Plateau State, Nigeria, has revealed that he is facing serious threats and warnings aimed at silencing his exposés on the Nigerian government led by President Bola Tinubu. Dachomo has been vocal about what he describes as ongoing killings and a “Christian genocide” by Fulani terrorists in Nigeria’s northern and central regions, a claim that has sparked widespread controversy and concern both locally and internationally.
Dachomo, who serves as the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi, has been documenting attacks on Christian communities, alleging that extremist Fulani militants are carrying out systematic violence targeting Christians. In recent months, he released videos showing mass burials of victims in Plateau State and other affected areas, calling for international intervention, including warnings of legal action against the Nigerian government at the International Criminal Court (ICC) if they fail to protect innocent citizens.According to Dachomo, the threats against him have escalated sharply after he intensified his global campaigns to expose the situation. “
They are threatening and warning me to stop exposing Tinubu’s government at the global level over the ongoing killings of Christians by Fulani terrorists,” he said in a public statement. These threats have reportedly come through phone calls, text messages, and social media platforms, with some militants allegedly calling for his assassination. Dachomo warned his followers not to pay any ransom if he were kidnapped, stating that his death would “raise war” and galvanize liberation efforts for persecuted Christians.
The situation reflects the deepening insecurity and ethno-religious tensions in Nigeria, where Fulani herder-farmer conflicts have become a deadly crisis that disproportionately affects Christian farmers in the Middle Belt and northern states. Dachomo says the violence has disrupted communities, destroyed farms, and forced many Christians to flee their homes, living under constant fear of attack. “They slaughter men and rape women, leaving children vulnerable,” he said in a recent interview. His detailed eyewitness accounts and video evidence have been widely shared, invoking a growing debate over whether the violence constitutes genocide.
The Nigerian government, led by President Tinubu, denies religious targeting, describing the attacks as criminal acts by bandits and insurgents. Yet Dachomo accuses government aides and loyalists of suppressing his voice and failing to intervene adequately. Some Fulani groups have dismissed the assassination threats as exaggerated, challenging Dachomo to provide names of those allegedly threatening him. Meanwhile, the military has pledged to provide protection, with a senior officer publicly visiting Dachomo to underscore the commitment.The human impact of this crisis is stark. Thousands have died, entire villages razed, and a once-vibrant Christian presence in affected areas has been drastically diminished. International human rights groups have started paying closer attention, with increasing calls for Nigerian authorities and global powers to take decisive action.
Moving forward, the international community faces pressure to respond to Dachomo’s calls for justice and protection, while inside Nigeria, the government must address the root causes of insecurity without further polarizing religious communities. For Dachomo and many others, this is not just a struggle for survival but a fight for truth and accountability.
In summary, Reverend Evangelist Ezekiel Dachomo’s revelations and the threats he faces illuminate the ongoing, grave insecurity faced by Christian communities in Nigeria under President Tinubu’s administration. His courageous advocacy highlights the urgent need for protection, transparency, and decisive government action to stem further loss of lives and preserve peace.
