Outspoken Plateau State Clergyman, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has accused the Nigerian government of silence and denial over the persistent killings of Christians in Plateau State and other parts of northern Nigeria, warning that such posture has emboldened perpetrators of violence.
He made this known during a press briefing held in Jos, the Plateau State capital, where he addressed journalists on what he described as the worsening security situation facing Christian communities across the Middle Belt.
Rev. Dachomo, The Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) PCC Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, said the continued killings of Christians point to a deeper crisis that authorities have refused to confront honestly.
According to the Clergyman, repeated attacks on rural communities in Plateau State and other northern regions have resulted in mass deaths, displacement, and destruction of churches, with little accountability for those responsible.
He alleged that the failure of the government to clearly acknowledge the pattern of violence has created an environment where attackers feel protected and unchecked.
Rev. Dachomo also faulted the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), accusing it of downplaying the scale of the killings and failing to adequately speak up for affected Christian communities.
He argued that the denial of targeted violence has not only silenced victims but also discouraged thorough documentation of atrocities committed over the years.
The Clergyman disclosed that he has been compiling records of attacks on Christian communities since 2010, including killings, mass burials, and destruction of places of worship across the Middle Belt.
He said the documentation includes testimonies from survivors, photographs of grave sites, and evidence from communities that were never officially recorded despite suffering deadly attacks.
Rev. Dachomo drew attention to several incidents in Plateau State, noting that some communities have experienced repeated assaults without meaningful government intervention or justice.
He particularly referenced past attacks where entire families were wiped out and villages razed, stressing that many victims remain unaccounted for to date.
According to him, the persistent denial of these incidents has deepened mistrust between affected communities and the government.
The Clergyman maintained that acknowledging the truth is the first step toward justice, healing, and restoring confidence in the state’s ability to protect its citizens.
He warned that continued silence could further destabilize the region, as communities feel abandoned and left to defend themselves.
Rev. Dachomo emphasized that his advocacy is driven by the need to give a voice to victims who can no longer speak for themselves.
He insisted that the international community must be made aware of what he described as systematic violence against Christians in Nigeria.
The Clergyman concluded by reaffirming his commitment to documenting every affected area and ensuring that the plight of victims is not erased or forgotten.
