Congressman Riley Moore of the United States has threatened to hold the Nigerian government accountable for any harm done to Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a clergyman in Plateau State, because of his efforts exposing alleged anti-Christian genocide.
Moore reportedly posted the warning on his 𝕏 account just hours after the priest claimed to have received threats from President Bola Tinubu’s supporters regarding his videos showing mass burials and killings of Christians in Plateau State.
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo claimed he was intimidated because of his internet revelations in a video message that he shared on his Facebook page on November 21.
In the video, Dachomo stated, “They are warning and threatening me to stop exposing President Bola Tinubu’s government over the ongoing killings of Christians by Fulani terrorists.”
Additionally, he said that Tinubu administration officials visited him and issued threats in response to his criticism.
In the message, Dachomo added, “Their silence endangers Christians all over Nigeria.”
Speaking on the House floor, Congressman Moore responded to the pastor’s accusations by bringing up another instance in Plateau State.
Representative Moore stated, “I do want to highlight a case that just happened in the Plateau State.”
He explained how, prior to the deaths, Nigerian officials openly denied a pastor’s earlier warning.
Advocacy groups keeping an eye on the situation claim that shortly after Rev. Dachomo’s video was released, his Instagram and Facebook sites were removed separately.
Citing purported national-security threats associated with his posts, Meta later informed the cleric’s connections that it would not permit him to distribute his recordings.
Moore expressed worry about Rev. Dachomo’s safety and issued a diplomatic warning that those responsible for any threat or harm would face consequences.
Moore reiterated the US position on the issue by saying, “The US will hold the Nigerian government responsible if anything should happen to the Pastor.”
