If you delay in saving Nigeria, you won’t hear my voice anymore

 "If you delay in saving Nigeria, you won’t hear my voice anymore” – Benue Pastor begs Trump for urgent intervention

In an emotional video shared on X on December 11, 2025, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a respected pastor from Plateau State, Nigeria, made a direct and urgent plea to U.S. President Donald Trump. The clergyman, who leads a region in the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) and has long spoken out against violence in the Middle Belt, expressed deep fear for his safety and that of his community.

His words were raw and poignant: “My message to President Donald Trump is please don’t relent. Come quickly before they finish us. If you delay, you will not hear my voice anymore because these people have finished with my Facebook account; they blocked it.

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo

Come quickly. You are not going to save us alone as Christians; my fellow Muslim brothers are also in pain. Save Nigeria…”

Rev. Dachomo stressed that the suffering extends beyond religious lines, affecting both Christians and Muslims in the region.

This appeal comes against a backdrop of persistent attacks in Plateau State and surrounding areas, often involving armed groups described by victims and advocates as Fulani militias. Throughout 2025, these incidents have claimed numerous lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed villages. Human rights organisations, including Amnesty International and International Christian Concern, have documented hundreds of deaths, with critics pointing to inadequate protection and impunity as contributing factors.

Rev. Dachomo has become a prominent voice in highlighting these issues. He has presided over dozens of mass burials and shared videos that drew global attention, contributing to President Trump’s decision earlier in the year to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern for religious freedom violations a status previously removed under the Biden administration.

The pastor mentioned the recent blocking of his Facebook account, which had a large following and was used to document the violence. Reports indicate the account was removed in November 2025, amid claims of policy violations, raising concerns about efforts to limit his outreach. Despite facing threats and restrictions, Rev. Dachomo continues to call for international awareness and intervention.

While the Nigerian government often frames the violence as resource-based conflicts exacerbated by climate factors, advocates like Rev. Dachomo argue it disproportionately affects certain communities and demands stronger action. His latest message reflects a growing sense of urgency, as attacks continue despite assurances of security measures.

This plea underscores the human toll of prolonged insecurity in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, reminding the world of the need for sustained attention and support across divides.