United States Congressman Riley Moore has warned that the US would hold the Nigerian government accountable if anything happens to Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo of Plateau State, following threats linked to his advocacy against the ongoing killings of Christians in the region.
Moore, who represents West Virginia in the US House of Representatives, issued the warning on his X account after Rev. Dachomo revealed that he has been receiving threats from loyalists of President Bola Tinubu, urging him to stop posting videos documenting Christian killings and mass burials in Plateau State.
In a video message posted on Facebook on November 21, 2025, Dachomo stated, “They are threatening and warning me to stop exposing President Bola Tinubu’s government over the ongoing killings of Christians by Fulani terrorists.”
He further claimed that a high-ranking official in the Tinubu administration had made threatening phone calls following a visit from a presidential advisor, who expressed concern over his criticism of the government.
“I said, so I’m exposing my government while they watch me on social media. But what about me? The same government is exposing us to Fulani killings by refusing to stop the attacks. Their silence endangers Christians all over Nigeria,” Dachomo said.
Within 24 hours of his revelation, Dachomo’s Facebook page was deleted, and a newly created Instagram account was also shut down. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, reportedly cited national security concerns as the reason for blocking his accounts.
These actions and threats against the clergyman have drawn condemnation from both local and international activists, with many offering legal support.
In his statement, Moore described Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau, as being in imminent danger and stressed that the US would take no incident lightly.
Moore said, “We had a pastor in Plateau State who warned the Nigerian government of imminent threats, asking for security assistance. The government ignored him and dismissed it as fake news.
“The next day, 13 people lost their lives. How can anyone trust a government that doesn’t act to protect its citizens? You can’t. The US will hold the Nigerian government responsible if anything should happen to the pastor,” he said.