PLATEAU CLERIC WHO LOST RELATIVES IN ATTACK VISITS ISRAEL, PRAYS FOR NETANYAHU, TINUBU

Cleric takes international advocacy tour to Israel following deadly community violence

The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local 

Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has traveled to Israel on an international advocacy tour to draw global attention to the security crisis in Nigeria.  

The outspoken cleric, who has personally lost nine of his relatives and numerous church members to persistent violent attacks in Plateau State, made the trip to highlight the plight of affected communities.  

During his visit, Rev. Dachomo shared video updates indicating that he intends to brief Israeli leadership, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, regarding the security situation and alleged targeted killings in Nigeria's Middle Belt. 

Despite the profound grief and personal tragedies he has experienced, the clergyman used his platform abroad to offer prayers for political leaders, seeking divine intervention for peace and governance.

In his statements, Dachomo confirmed that he specifically prayed for Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and other African leaders to receive the wisdom and strength needed to tackle insecurity.  

He also extended prayers for the nation of Israel, its citizens, and its leadership as part of a global gathering of prayer warriors involving participants from various Western nations.  

The cleric's international outreach underscores the deepening desperation of local communities grappling with prolonged violence, kidnapping, and farming-related conflicts in the region.

While federal and state authorities continue to engage in localized peacebuilding and security dialogues, victims and religious leaders increasingly seek both domestic action and international diplomatic visibility.

The development has sparked widespread reactions across social and political platforms, bringing renewed focus to the security challenges confronting rural populations in Plateau State.