Trump responds to Reverend Dachomo’s cries over killings of Christians

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INTERNATIONAL (NPA) — The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has amplified the calls of Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), over the alleged killings of Christians in Nigeria.

Trump reposted a video of the cleric on his Truth Social platform, Saturday, with the caption: “NIGERIA PASTOR SPEAKS OUT — THE WORLD NEEDS TO LISTEN.”

In the emotional video, Rev. Dachomo appealed directly to the international community and the United States government, saying: “United Nations, I know you are watching me. American Senate, you are watching what I am doing, what I am saying here? Special Adviser, tell Trump now! Tell Trump to save our lives in Nigeria. They are killing Christians, massacring Christians in Nigeria.”

Rev. Dachomo has consistently raised alarm over repeated attacks and killings of Christians in parts of Nigeria’s North-Central region, particularly Plateau State, urging the international community to intervene.

On April 27, 2026, the cleric called for global attention following the killing of an entire pastor’s family in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims — Reverend Ayuba Choji, his wife and their two children, Precious and Ishaya — were allegedly killed by suspected Islamist extremists before they were buried three days later in Kwi community. Their only surviving son reportedly escaped through a window during the attack.

On May 13, Dachomo again raised concerns over fresh attacks in Plateau State that reportedly left six persons dead.

Earlier on April 26, the cleric also demanded justice for a teenage girl whose hand was allegedly amputated in Northern Nigeria after her family reportedly refused to approve an Islamist marriage proposal.

Dachomo described the incident as one of the moments when “the heart can no longer carry the weight of silence.”

Similarly, on April 12, 2026, the COCIN leader condemned the killing of five members of a family in Mbwelle village, Forof District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

According to him, the attack was allegedly carried out by armed Fulani assailants emerging from a nearby settlement reportedly under military protection.

Several other incidents of killings, attacks and alleged persecution have also been documented by the cleric on his X (formerly Twitter) account.

The renewed attention comes amid the redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged persistent violence on Christians and alleged government inaction.

The Nigerian government has repeatedly denied allegations that Christians are specifically targeted, insisting that insecurity, killings and abductions across the country affect Christians, Muslims and adherents of traditional religions alike.

As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerian Presidency had yet to officially respond to Trump’s latest post.

The development also comes hours after the United States military and the Nigerian Army carried out a joint operation that eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as the global second-in-command of ISIS.

Trump announced the operation on his Truth Social platform, describing it as a meticulously planned overnight mission executed by American forces alongside the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also praised the operation, declaring that terrorists have no hiding place in Nigeria.