Social media users have reacted to a resurfaced video of Evangelist Ezekiel Dachomo, a Plateau-based cleric and regional leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), declaring that no ransom should be paid if he were ever kidnapped.

The video, which first went viral last month, has re-emerged following renewed discussions triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of possible military action should the killing of Christians in Nigeria continue.

In the clip, which has been widely shared on social media, Dachomo declared that his death would “raise war,” leading 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,” the cleric said in the video.

Dachomo, a prominent religious leader in Plateau State, said he had accepted the risk of speaking out against the recurring violence and killings in the North, particularly those targeting Christian communities.

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

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

According to him, the footage was meant to serve as evidence of what he described as an “ongoing Christian genocide” in northern Nigeria.

Dachomo said he felt compelled to document the killings to ensure that the world would neither deny nor forget the atrocities.

The cleric’s comments have sparked widespread discussion online, with many Nigerians expressing both concern for his safety and admiration for his courage in speaking out against insecurity and targeted violence in Plateau and other parts of northern Nigeria.
See how Nigerians reacted

official_shirleycurvy wrote: "The best pastor in NIGERIA no luxury no gold chain. A king and more !!!Please GOD keep him safe"

sulesharon said: "When I tell people that Christianity in the North is rugged, it's far different from what you get in any other part of the country. Growing up in the North if you're really serious about your walk and work with Christ makes you resolute about your faith. The idea of death NEVER SHAKES YOU"

cherish__tita commented: "I love this man. I cherish and appreciate what he’s doing. God please protect and keep him and his household for standing in gap for us. Cause some of us don’t even know what’s going on na internet we dey view cause we’ve never experienced this kind of thing before that’s why."

vivy742 wrote: "He has the spirit of the early Christians"

dagpaj commented: "God will continue to bless and protect you sir, as a Muslim I'll say thank sir"

sceptre31 said: "Very Rugged Faith"

mr_peakfx wrote: "Some Nigerian Pastors cannot speak like this ooo. Na to fly come commercial city come open church, no time."

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