US Congressman Warns Nigerian Authorities Will Face Accountability If Plateau Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo Faces Any Threats

 

U.S. Congressman Riley Moore has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government over threats against Plateau-based Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, emphasizing that any harm inflicted upon the clergyman will have international repercussions. Moore, who represents West Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives, expressed deep concern following Rev. Dachomo’s revelation that he has been subjected to ongoing threats and warnings, allegedly from supporters of President Bola Tinubu.

Rev. Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, recently disclosed that he has been receiving calls and warnings urging him to stop sharing videos highlighting the killings and mass burials of Christians in the region. In a video posted on his Facebook page on November 21, 2025, the pastor explained that high-ranking government officials had directly warned him to cease exposing what he described as the government’s inaction in preventing Fulani terrorist attacks targeting Christian communities.

The pastor emphasized that while he has been documenting these atrocities on social media, the Nigerian government’s silence effectively endangers the lives of Christians across the country. He noted, “They are threatening and warning me to stop exposing President Bola Tinubu’s government over the ongoing killings of Christians by Fulani terrorists. Their silence endangers Christians all over Nigeria.”

Less than a day after his revelations, Rev. Dachomo’s Facebook page was deleted, followed by the closure of a newly created Instagram page within 24 hours. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, cited national security concerns as the reason for removing his accounts, leaving the pastor without a public platform to continue posting videos and messages about the attacks.

These developments have drawn strong condemnation from both local and international activists, many offering legal support to ensure the pastor’s safety. Congressman Moore underscored that the pastor’s warnings should not be ignored, recalling a similar case in Plateau where early warnings about imminent attacks were dismissed as exaggeration, resulting in the deaths of 13 individuals.

Moore strongly stated, “We had a pastor there who had warned the Nigerian government and said, ‘We are under imminent threat. We’re going to face an attack. If you don’t send some forces here in the next 24 hours, we need help.’ The Nigerian government ignored it and labeled it as fake news. How can you trust a government that doesn’t even show up when you ask them to?”

He concluded with a clear and firm message to Nigerian authorities, asserting that the United States would hold the government accountable if anything were to happen to Rev. Dachomo. Moore’s statement reflects growing international concern about the safety of religious leaders and human rights defenders operating in regions affected by ongoing violence in Nigeria.

The escalating situation in Plateau underscores the challenges faced by clergy and activists documenting violence, and it highlights the potential consequences for governments failing to protect citizens from targeted attacks.