A Call for Evidence and a Cry for Help
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, a Christian cleric from Plateau State, has issued a direct challenge to Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, an Islamic scholar from Kaduna. The cleric has accused the sheikh of making false allegations regarding mass killings in the Middle Belt, specifically claiming that Christians are staging fake burials to create the illusion of genocide.
In response to these accusations, Reverend Dachomo has stated that his community is ready to open graves for inspection if needed. He warned that failure to provide evidence would lead to legal action against Sheikh Gumi.
Sheikh Gumi had previously posted on Facebook, alleging that some Christian groups were burying empty coffins and creating videos to support the narrative of a Christian genocide. His post included a message from a doctor who claimed to have received information about these staged events. Gumi expressed concern over the potential manipulation of information to provoke hatred and gain international sympathy.
Reverend Dachomo described the claims as “inhuman” and invited Sheikh Gumi to visit any of the mass grave sites in Plateau State to verify the truth of his allegations. He emphasized that his community is prepared to allow Sheikh Gumi to witness the process firsthand, with security personnel present to ensure transparency.
The cleric also warned that if Sheikh Gumi fails to substantiate his claims, legal action will be pursued. He assured that lawyers would be ready to sue for damages and for the harm caused by the allegations.
Dachomo further criticized the language used by Sheikh Gumi, stating that it resembles the rhetoric of terrorists in Nigeria. He urged the sheikh to prepare for a court confrontation if he cannot prove his allegations.
A Cleric’s Struggle and a Community in Crisis
Reverend Dachomo has spoken openly about the emotional toll of the ongoing violence in his community. He described feeling exhausted from conducting mass burials for victims of terrorist attacks. The scale of violence, he said, supports the claim made by former U.S. President Donald Trump about a genocide against Christians in Nigeria.
Speaking with Saturday Tribune, Dachomo revealed that the repeated attacks in Barakin-Ladi Local Government Area have been overwhelming. He admitted to contemplating suicide at one point, though his faith prevented him from acting on those thoughts.
“I feel that I should commit suicide so that I will not see this kind of thing. I am tired of conducting mass burials, but there is nothing I can do because my Bible forbids suicide,” he said.
The cleric described the killings as unprovoked and barbaric, noting that many survivors suffer from trauma and despair. He alleged that there have been instances where more than 200 people were killed in a single night.
Dachomo praised Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. However, he acknowledged that the Nigerian government faces challenges in curbing the violence due to certain agendas.
Security Challenges and Personal Threats
Reverend Dachomo also raised concerns about the infiltration of security agencies by individuals linked to Boko Haram. He suggested that this infiltration contributes to the inability of authorities to effectively combat banditry and insurgency.
He lamented the number of mass burials he has conducted, stating that the count is in the hundreds. He also mentioned the death of a senator in the local government area.
Dachomo disclosed that he has been threatened by what he describes as Fulani terrorists, who allegedly vowed to decapitate him. Despite these threats, he remains resolute, stating that he has placed his trust in God.
“I am under attack. I have left everything in God’s hands; no one can defend me unless God does. If God did not protect me, no one could. Otherwise, I would have been out of the country since. Several countries have offered me asylum. But how can I abandon my sheep? The shepherd must give his life for the sheep,” he said.
A Call for Unity and Vigilance
The cleric criticized other clergymen who have remained silent in the face of persecution. He argued that they have lost their “saltiness” and are failing to stand up for their communities.
Dachomo also urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to be vigilant, suggesting that a cabal within the government is undermining his administration. He warned that political agendas in the North are influencing decisions and contributing to a form of political genocide.
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