Plateau State cleric Rev Ezekiel Dachomo has claimed Boko Haram militants have placed a bounty on his head, accusing the terror group of targeting him for exposing what he describes as widespread killings and persecution of Christians in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. The Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) regional chairman made the allegation in a video released on social media on Thursday.
Rev Dachomo said the threat followed his continued publication of graphic reports and videos documenting mass burials and attacks in Plateau communities. He added that his outspoken stance has also drawn pressure from political figures who, he claims, have warned him to halt his public advocacy. His Facebook and Instagram accounts have reportedly been deleted, with Meta restricting his ability to upload content deemed capable of threatening Nigeria’s internal security.
The clergyman said he had received credible intelligence that Boko Haram operatives were actively seeking to eliminate him. “Boko Haram, the Islamic terrorists, have placed a bounty on my head, and anyone who kills me first will be rewarded,” he said in the video, describing the threat as serious and imminent.
Despite the growing danger, Rev Dachomo insisted he would continue highlighting what he calls “Christian genocide” in Plateau State and across Nigeria. He said he had always known his activism could put him at risk, but maintained that fear would not silence him. “Before I embarked on this journey, I knew my life would be in danger, but I do not fear death,” he said.
He argued that any attack on him would only strengthen the spotlight on the crisis. “My death will be more dangerous to them than now that I am alive,” he stated, urging national and international communities to pay urgent attention to rising insecurity in the Middle Belt.
The cleric appealed for public support, insisting the fight against terrorism is not personal but a collective effort to secure communities and protect vulnerable Nigerians. “This is not just about me; it is about every Nigerian who desires peace and safety. We need support to stand against this terrorism,” he said.
His claims come amid ongoing concerns over persistent extremist violence in Plateau and neighbouring regions, where communities continue to face deadly attacks, displacement and rising religious tensions.
