Rev Ezekiel Dachomo delivered a chilling warning to Christian communities, revealing that Islamist terrorists plan to resume deadly attacks after Ramadan ends, but he insists locals will fight back.
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, who leads the Church of Christ in Nations in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State, shared the alert in a video posted online.
He claimed mercenaries from Sokoto State have joined forces with Fulani terrorists to target the Middle Belt.
“They said they would come for us and resume killings after Ramadan, but this time, we will be ready for them,” Dachomo declared, urging residents to arm themselves for self-defense.
Dachomo’s message arrives amid escalating violence that has ravaged the region for years.
He has personally overseen more than 70 mass burials for Christians slain in these assaults.
Just last month, terrorists struck Dorowa Babuje village, killing seven people and displacing dozens.
Survivors described gunmen storming homes at night, firing indiscriminately and torching buildings.
The pastor’s call echoes growing frustration over government inaction.
Despite promises from President Bola Tinubu to crack down on perpetrators, attacks persist.
In February alone, Islamist terrorists killed over 30 Christians in Benue State during a three-day rampage, burning churches and farms.
Similarly, in January, assailants abducted nearly 175 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, demanding ransoms that crippled families.
Meanwhile, international pressure mounts. U.S. lawmakers, including Rep. Riley Moore, recently urged President Donald Trump to intervene, labeling the violence as persecution against Christians.
A congressional report highlights how Fulani terrorists have murdered tens of thousands, destroying schools and communities with impunity.
It recommends disarming militias, deploying security forces, and providing aid to victims in the Middle Belt.
Dachomo himself faces death threats for his outspoken stance.
Last year, he appealed directly to Trump, standing in mass graves to expose what he calls a genocide.
“If telling the truth costs me my life, then I choose to die telling it,” he said in one interview.
Nigerian authorities have assured his protection, but critics argue the response falls short.
As Ramadan draws to a close, communities brace for the worst.
Online reactions to Dachomo’s video show widespread support for self-defense, with many citing biblical calls to protect the vulnerable.
However, some voices warn against escalation, fearing it could spark broader conflict.
Yet, with trials underway for Fulani leaders linked to past massacres like the 2025 Yelewata attack that claimed 270 lives, hope flickers for justice.
For now, Dachomo’s words rally the faithful: prepare, resist, and survive.
