Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has again called on the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to intervene in what he described as a calculated genocide aimed at wiping out Christians from the state.
The outspoken cleric, who made the call during the mass burial of 22 victims killed by bandits in an attack on Kawel village in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos LGA, reiterated that the killing of the villagers, including prominent men of God, was not a mere coincidence but a clear case of a systematic genocide against Christians in the state.
Dachomo appealed for Trump’s intervention in a post he shared on his X handle on Thursday.
H told the US President that any delay in intervening would further expose Christians in the state, especially in the rural communities, to the dangers of attacks and systemic massacre.
While delivering a solemn sermon at the mass burial held in Kawel village on Thursday, the heartbroken Dachomo said:
“There is genocide of Christians in Nigeria, and that is the plain truth. That is why I keep calling on President Trump to intervene. Any further delay will see Christians completely wiped out from Plateau State.”
Continuing, the cleric said:
“Today, I raise my voice for countless Christians in Nigeria who have lost loved ones, homes, and communities to violence. Whether one agrees with the term genocide or not, the suffering of many Christian communities is real and cannot be ignored.
“The world must know what is happening, and the international community cannot continue to remain silent in the face of human suffering. Every life matters, and every victim deserves justice, protection, and a voice.
“At the same time, we affirm a fundamental principle recognized around the world: every human being has the right to life and the right to lawful self-defense when faced with imminent harm. We call not for hatred or revenge, but for justice, security, accountability, and lasting peace. Silence helps no one. The time to act, to speak, and to protect innocent lives is now.
“Today was one of the most painful days of my ministry. With tears in my eyes and a heavy heart, I stood before 22 coffins as I conducted the mass burial of our brothers and sisters in Christ who were brutally killed on the night of June 21 in Kawel, Mushere, Bokkos LGA of Plateau State.
“As I looked upon the grieving families, I saw widows whose husbands would never return home, children whose parents would never hold them again, and parents burying the children they had prayed and sacrificed so much for. The cries of sorrow pierced my soul. No words seemed enough to comfort such unimaginable pain.
“These 22 precious souls were not numbers. They were fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, and faithful followers of Jesus Christ. They went to sleep hoping for tomorrow, but violence stole their lives and left their families brokenhearted.
“As we lowered their bodies into the ground, I could not help but ask: How many more innocent Christians must be buried before the world hears our cries? How many more tears must be shed before peace returns to our communities? As the graves were covered with earth, one question echoed in my heart: How many more innocent lives must be lost before peace comes to our land?
“To those in authority, I ask: Do these lives matter? Do these grieving families matter? How many more communities must endure such pain before lasting protection is provided?
“Yet even in our sorrow, we hold on to God’s promise: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
“Today, I pray that God will draw near to every grieving family and give them strength beyond human understanding. As the graves were covered with earth, one question echoed in my heart: How many more innocent lives must be lost before peace comes to our land?” He asked.