Rev Ezekiel Dachomo has assured displaced and persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria that “help is on the way,” following the high-profile visit of a United States Congressional delegation to Benue State.
Dachomo, a Plateau State pastor and human-rights advocate known for leading the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) and documenting violence across the Middle Belt, said the renewed international attention offers hope after years of persistent attacks.
Reacting to comments by U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore of West Virginia, who recently led a delegation of American lawmakers to Nigeria, the cleric said he has long endured criticism for “standing on the side of truth” but believes the tide is beginning to turn.
“Many names have been spoken against me for standing on the side of truth.”
“Even when some try to suppress it, truth cannot be hidden forever. My Facebook account may have been taken down for raising concerns, but the light of truth will always prevail. Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Help is on the way,” he said.
His remarks followed Moore’s detailed post on X late Thursday, in which the congressman shared findings from the delegation’s trip to Benue.
According to Moore, the team met with Catholic Bishops Wilfred Anagbe and Stephen Dugu, the Tor Tiv, and several internally displaced persons who recounted repeated attacks on their communities.
He said the group heard “heartbreaking stories,” including that of a woman who witnessed the killing of five of her children, describing the violence as part of a “horrific genocidal campaign” allegedly carried out by extremist elements within Fulani communities.
“I’ve never seen anything like it. It will stay with me the rest of my life,” Moore wrote.
He added that he is preparing a report for the United States’ head of state and head of government, outlining recommendations for coordinated action with the Nigerian government to protect vulnerable communities and tackle ongoing terrorist threats.
Dachomo, who has consistently spoken out on attacks targeting Christian populations in the Middle Belt, said Moore’s comments and his interview on U.S. television show that global awareness of the crisis is finally growing.