A Recent Call for Action Against Plateau Leader
Aliyu Shuaibu, a self-proclaimed activist also known as “Jos Hausa Activist,” has urged security agencies to take action against Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo. The reverend has consistently attributed violent attacks and killings in Plateau communities to Hausa-Fulani militias. Shuaibu claims that Reverend Dachomo’s statements promote hatred and divisiveness against the Hausa and Fulani people.
In a video message posted on his Facebook page, Shuaibu alleges that international observers have linked the violence in the Middle Belt region, particularly in Plateau and Benue States, to terrorist groups like Boko Haram. He questions why Reverend Dachomo, the Barkin Ladi Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, continues to blame Hausa-Fulani people for the attacks.
Shuaibu advocates for the security agencies to arrest and prosecute Reverend Dachomo for allegedly making false accusations and engaging in ethnic profiling. Speaking in Hausa with some English, he emphasizes that the reverend’s actions are incendiary and divisive. Shuaibu references a statement by a US lawmaker regarding the funding and arming of Boko Haram, implying that this information contradicts Reverend Dachomo’s claims.
The situation highlights the complex and sensitive nature of ethnic tensions and violence in the region. The call for action against Reverend Dachomo comes amidst ongoing debates about the roots and perpetrators of violence in Plateau State. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how security agencies will respond to Shuaibu’s demands and how this will impact the broader discussion about violence and ethnicity in Nigeria. The incident underscores the need for careful consideration and nuanced understanding of the complex factors driving conflict in the region.
