Regional Cleric Receives Threats Following Attack in Plateau State
Pastor Ezekiel Dacomo, the regional leader of the Nations Church of Christ, has revealed that he received a threatening letter from alleged terrorist suspects just days after an attack claimed the lives of nine of his relatives in a Plateau State community. The pastor’s claims were made public through a statement on his X account on Friday, where he also mentioned that a copy of the threatening letter has been submitted to security agencies.
The letter, which was written in both Hausa and English, instructed Dacomo that he would soon be targeted for an attack. In his statement, he described the contents of the letter as “frightening,” stating that the writers vowed to kill him in the same manner they did his relatives.
Dacomo expressed a determination that resonates with his faith, stating that despite the threats, he remains unafraid because he believes his life is in God’s hands. “Many people ask me if I’m scared. My answer is no,” he declared, reinforcing his conviction with a citation from Psalm 118:6. “The Lord is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Reflecting on the violence that has marred his community, Dacomo spoke about the painful experiences of burying loved ones and providing comfort to families affected by such tragedies. He poignantly articulated, “I know what it means to wipe the tears of children who saw their parents killed,” emphasizing the traumatic impact of the violence he has witnessed.
The pastor also raised questions regarding the motives behind the threats, asking rhetorically what his sin was for standing up for widows, orphans, and persecuted Christians. “Is it my sin to tell the story of persecuted Christians in Nigeria so that the world does not forget?” he questioned, firmly stating that he would continue to advocate for justice regardless of the personal risk involved.
Dacomo asserted that while those behind the threats might try to extinguish his life, they would not silence the truth. “They may kill the messenger, but they cannot kill the message,” he contended, urging the international community to pay attention to the plight of violence victims and advocate for justice.
In light of the recent violence, including the tragic attack on Kum and Wellenkamp villages in Riyom Local Government Area on July 11, Pastor Dacomo reiterated the need for global awareness about the suffering of Christians in Nigeria. He ended on a poignant note, stating that should he fall victim to the threats, he wishes to be remembered as a man who wielded the truth as his only weapon, devoted to protecting those in need.
