Don’t pay ransom if I’m kidnapped, my death will liberate Nigerian Christians – Cleric

A Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), Evangelist Ezekiel Dachomo, has drawn nationwide attention after a video of him declaring that no ransom should be paid if he is ever kidnapped went viral on social media.

In the video, Dachomo said his death would “raise war” and lead to the liberation of Christians in Nigeria.

“We are showing them mercy, we are showing them love, but they didn’t see it. I don’t know where I will be next, but for me, I’ve already told my family and members; if they kidnap me, nobody should contribute one kobo. My grave will speak, my blood will raise war that will lead to Christians’ liberation,” he stated.

Dachomo, a well-known religious leader in Plateau State, said he had accepted the risks of speaking out against the persistent violence and killings in the North, particularly those targeting Christians.

“That day is coming, I am just waiting for them. Even I will tell them, kill me quickly because nobody will bring kobo,” he added.

Earlier, the cleric had released another video showing the mass burial of victims of a recent attack in Heipang community near Jos, Plateau State.

He explained that the footage was meant to serve as proof of what he described as an “ongoing Christian genocide” in northern Nigeria.

According to Dachomo, he felt a moral duty to document the killings to ensure the world would not deny or forget the atrocities.