Plateau Attack: COCIN leader Rev. Dachomo raises alarm as six killed in fresh attacks

Crime Diary

JOS, Nigeria (NPA) — Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), has raised concern over the killing of six persons in fresh attacks in Plateau State.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the cleric—who has been at the forefront of global awareness campaigns on the killing of Christians in Nigeria’s north-central—lamented that the six victims were killed on Tuesday in separate attacks across communities in the state despite repeated warnings by Gov. Caleb Mutfwang over the worsening security situation.

Dachomo questioned the continued wave of violence and killings in the state, asking why the perpetrators appeared emboldened to carry out attacks without fear.

“How long will blood continue to flow while families bury their loved ones in silence and fear?” he asked.

The cleric also queried whether the attackers felt untouchable because of alleged backing from influential individuals or because narratives surrounding the attacks were often distorted.

“Why are these terrorists so bold and fearless? Is it because they feel untouchable? Is it because there are powerful forces protecting them behind closed doors? Or because certain propaganda voices are always quick to twist the narrative, justify the killings, and confuse the world about who the real victims are?” he said.

According to him, every life lost represented a family thrown into grief and pain.

“Every life lost was someone’s father, mother, child, brother, or sister. These were human beings with dreams, hopes, and families waiting for them to come home,” he stated.

Dachomo said Plateau communities were living in fear as many children were growing up amid trauma and violence instead of peace and opportunity.

“Enough of the silence. Enough of the excuses. The people deserve protection, justice, and truth,” he added.