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Plateau Killings: Cleric Urges Trump to Intervene, Alleges Christians Face ‘Systematic Genocide’

The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has renewed his appeal to United States President Donald Trump to intervene over what he described as the systematic killing of Christians in Plateau State.

 

Dachomo made the call during the mass burial of 22 victims killed in an attack on Kawel village in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area.

 

In a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, the cleric urged the US President to act, warning that any delay would leave Christians, particularly those in rural communities, more vulnerable to attacks.

 

Addressing mourners during the burial, Dachomo alleged that the killings were part of a deliberate campaign against Christians.

 

“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,” he said.

 

He added that many Christian communities had suffered the loss of loved ones, homes and entire 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,” he said.

 

The cleric also called for justice, security and accountability, while affirming what he described as the right of individuals to lawful self-defence when faced with imminent harm.

 

Reflecting on the burial, Dachomo described it as one of the most painful moments of his ministry.

 

“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,” he said.

 

He said the victims were fathers, mothers, sons, daughters and devoted Christians whose lives were cut short by violence, leaving families devastated.

 

The cleric questioned how many more lives would be lost before decisive action is taken to protect vulnerable communities.

 

“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?” he said.

 

He concluded by praying for strength and comfort for the bereaved families, expressing hope that peace would return to the affected communities.

Olayinka Babatunde

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