Rev. Dachomo urges Trump to intervene over Christian persecution in Plateau.

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area in Plateau State, has once again urged U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in what he says is a deliberate campaign to eliminate Christians from the state.

He made the appeal while presiding over the mass burial of 22 victims slain by bandits in an assault on Kawel village, Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area. He stressed that the killings, which included prominent Christian leaders, were not accidental but part of a systematic genocide targeting Christians in the state.

Dachomo called for Trump’s intervention in a post he shared on his X account on Thursday.

He warned the U.S. President that any delay would further expose Christians in the state, particularly in rural areas, to the risks of attacks and systematic massacres.

During a solemn sermon at the mass burial in Kawel village on Thursday, 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.”

He continued:

“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