A recent call for action against Plateau leader Aliyu Shuaibu, a self‑proclaimed activist known as “Jos Hausa Activist,” urges security agencies to intervene against Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo. Shuaibu says the reverend repeatedly attributes violent attacks and killings in Plateau communities to Hausa‑Fulani militias, and claims that Dachomo’s statements foster hatred and divisiveness toward the Hausa and Fulani people.
In a video posted on his Facebook page, Shuaibu alleges that international observers have linked the violence in the Middle Belt—particularly in Plateau and Benue States—to terrorist groups such as 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 calls for the security agencies to arrest and prosecute the reverend for allegedly making false accusations and engaging in ethnic profiling.
Speaking in Hausa with some English, Shuaibu emphasizes that the reverend’s actions are incendiary and divisive. He cites a statement by a U.S. lawmaker concerning the funding and arming of Boko Haram, implying that this information contradicts Dachomo’s claims. The incident highlights the complex and sensitive nature of ethnic tensions and violence in the region.
The call for action against Reverend Dachomo comes amid 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 affect the broader discussion about violence and ethnicity in Nigeria. The episode underscores the need for careful consideration and a nuanced understanding of the multiple factors driving conflict in the area.
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