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Again, Rev Dachomo cries out over fresh death threats

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June 9, 2026

The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has once again cried out over a fresh death threat and bounty placed on his head by people and groups he described as Islamist extremists and terrorists.

The outspoken man of God, who has been very vocal in speaking about alleged Christian genocide in Plateau State in particular and the Middle Belt in general, took to his X handle on Monday to reveal that he and three other men of God have been marked for death for speaking the truth to the government.

Dachomo, who just came back to the country after spending some time in India to attend to his health, said he was surprised to see that the death threats against him have been intensified with the extremists increasing an earlier bounty that was placed on him, urging Muslims to hunt him down and kill him.

“They have marked me for death for speaking the truth”, Rev Dachomo said, noting that he is not scared of death, adding that as a human being, it is natural for him to be scared.

“I am among the three people they have marked for death in this country; they have publicly declared that anyone who kills any one of us will be rewarded,” he wrote.

He noted that his only crime is speaking the truth, which has made him a target for the terrorists, but in the face of such threats, he cannot abandon his people as he must speak for them.

“My name has become a target, my life has been priced by men who hate the truth, yet even with the threats, the fear, and the danger that follows me every day, I cannot abandon my people.

“Every morning, I wake up knowing that there are those who wish I would not see another sunrise; every night, I sleep not knowing what tomorrow may bring, but how can I remain silent when innocent people are crying? How can I turn my back when widows are mourning, children are becoming orphans, and families are being buried in sorrow

“I have seen mothers weep over the lifeless bodies of their children; I have listened to little boys and girls ask questions that no child should ever have to ask: Where is my father, why did they kill my mother, when is she coming back home? Their tears have become my tears, their pain has become my burden.

“Many times people ask me if I am afraid, the truth is that I am human, I know what fear feels like, I know what it means to look over your shoulder, I know what it means to receive threats and know that people are waiting for an opportunity to silence you, but I also know that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind as written in 2 Timothy 1:7.

“When I remember the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, I find strength: ‘Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven’, Matthew 5:10.

“The path of truth has never been easy. The prophets suffered, the apostles suffered, even our Savior suffered, yet they stood firm because they knew that darkness can never overcome the light

“There are days when the burden feels heavy, there are nights when the cries of suffering families echo in my heart, but then I remember Isaiah 41:10, ‘Fear thou not, for I am with thee, be not dismayed, for I am thy God, I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee’; those words remind me that I do not walk this road alone

“If speaking for the voiceless makes me a target, then I will continue to speak; if standing with the oppressed puts my life at risk, then I will continue to stand; if defending my people means carrying a cross of persecution, then by God’s grace I will carry it

“For every child who has lost a parent, for every mother who sleeps with tears on her pillow, for every father who has been taken from his family, and for every believer suffering because of their faith, I will not stop standing with them, my life is in God’s hands.

“They may threaten us, they may try to silence us, they may put a reward on our heads, but our hope is not in man, it is in God, and as long as He gives us breath, we will continue to stand with our people, speak the truth, comfort the brokenhearted, and shine His light in the midst of darkness,” he said.

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Details Emerge as Middle Belt Leaders Visit Tinubu at Aso Rock

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1 hour ago

November 6, 2026

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Details have emerged following the meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and prominent Middle Belt leaders at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Thursday.

The leaders, who visited the President at the State House, reaffirmed their support for his administration and discussed issues affecting the Middle Belt region, particularly insecurity, national development, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

Among those present at the meeting were the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa; Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang; former Chief of Army Staff, General Theophilus Danjuma; former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; former Chief of Army Staff, General Ishaya Bamaiyi; and Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas.

Others included businessman Thomas Etuh and Dr Poju Bitrus.

During the meeting, the Middle Belt leaders expressed support for Tinubu’s administration, particularly its efforts to address insecurity and promote development across the country.

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, acknowledged improvements in the security situation, while emphasising the need for sustained efforts to tackle the challenges facing communities in the region.

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang also highlighted efforts to rebuild trust among communities and strengthen peaceful coexistence between people of different religious and ethnic backgrounds.

The meeting comes amid persistent security concerns in parts of the Middle Belt, particularly Plateau, Benue and other states that have witnessed recurring attacks, communal violence and displacement of residents.

The leaders’ visit also comes at a politically significant time, with political parties and their supporters beginning to intensify activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The meeting is also taking place against the backdrop of President Tinubu’s planned visits to Akwa Ibom and Rivers States, where he is expected to commission projects and participate in political rallies.

As earlier reported by POLITICS NIGERIA, the Presidency announced that Tinubu would depart Abuja on Friday, November 6, for a two-state visit, beginning with Akwa Ibom before proceeding to Rivers State on Saturday.

President Bola Tinubu met with middle belt leaders on Thursday

According to a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Tinubu will arrive in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to commission several projects completed by Governor Umo Eno’s administration.

The projects include the new International Terminal Building, International Airport Hospital and Ibom Aviation Village, all located at the Victor Attah International Airport.

Others are the Airport-Okopedi Road, which connects communities in Nsit Atai and Okobo Local Government Areas, and Ring Road 3, linking Idoro Road to Ikot Ekpene Road through Uyo and Ibiono Ibom.

The President is also expected to commission the AKWA-GIS Office Complex, the Command and Control Centre and the ARISE Palm Resort before attending a political rally in the state.

Governor Eno has declared Friday a work-free day to enable residents and workers to participate in activities marking the President’s visit.

Tinubu is expected to proceed to Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Saturday to participate in an All Progressives Congress (APC) political rally.

The rally will be his third since he officially flagged off his re-election campaign in Kaduna State last month.

The planned visits come barely two days after the President returned to Abuja from Saudi Arabia, where he performed the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah.

Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday and was received by his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Defence, the Inspector-General of Police and other government officials.

During his stay in Saudi Arabia, the President was granted access to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, where he offered prayers for Nigeria and its citizens.

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Kaduna PDP guber candidate, Bawa suspends activities over death of party members

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November 6, 2026

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The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2027 election in Kaduna State, Usman Shehu Bawa, ABG, has suspended all his campaign activities following the death of three party members in a fatal motor accident.

The victims died on their way home after attending a meeting in Kaduna.

A statement issued by his spokesperson, Yusuf Idris, said the gubernatorial candidate expressed deep sorrow over the death of the party members.

He explained that the inauguration of his campaign council, and other related activities planned for Saturday have been suspended till further notice.

He expressed regret for the inconvenience the suspension may have caused, particularly to individuals invited for the occasion.

The three deceased members are all from Jema’a Local Government Area of the state and are identified as Caleb Ishaya Alot – Secretary of PDP, Jema'a LGA, Mercy Achi – Women leader, Wise Ward and Charity Bahago – member of the PDP, Wise Ward.

According to Shehu ABG, "The incident is a painful loss to the bereaved families and the entire PDP family in the state."

He extended his heartfelt condolences to the immediate families and the people of Jema’a Local Government Area and members of the party in the state over the painful loss.

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the accident.

Kaduna PDP guber candidate, Bawa suspends activities over death of party members