A Plateau pastor has made a heartbreaking allegation that militants killed seven of his brothers, took the lives of 150 members of his community, and burnt down his church in a brutal attack. Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a prominent religious leader in Plateau State, Nigeria, shared his harrowing experience amid a wave of violence plaguing the region, leaving communities devastated.
According to the pastor, the militants, suspected to be Fulani extremists, launched an indiscriminate assault marked by widespread killings and destruction. The attack involved gunmen going from house to house, shooting residents and setting homes and the church ablaze. Survivors described scenes of chaos as the militants moved through villages with ruthless intent, leaving bodies scattered and hundreds displaced.
The pastor’s emotional account sheds light on the grave humanitarian situation unfolding in Plateau State, where successive militant attacks have become tragically common. The region has witnessed numerous violent incidents this year, with over 50 Christians killed in previous attacks alone, severely affecting local communities and deepening fears of ongoing ethnic and religious violence.
Local authorities have struggled to contain the violence despite increased security efforts, including the deployment of "agro-rangers" tasked with protecting farming and village communities. Yet, many residents and leaders, including Rev. Dachomo, have criticized the response time and adequacy of security measures, calling for stronger, more proactive government action to prevent future bloodshed.
The latest attack on the pastor’s community has drawn renewed calls from human rights groups and religious organizations for urgent intervention to protect vulnerable populations in Plateau State. This region continues to bear the brunt of a complex conflict involving ethnic tensions, land disputes, and militant insurgency, with Christian communities frequently targeted.
In the wake of such violence, the pastor’s plea reverberates as a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis demanding nationwide attention. He urged for solidarity and prayers for the victims and their families and called on the government to ensure lasting peace and security in Plateau State.