‘Kill me quickly, don’t pay ransom’ – Plateau pastor’s bold message goes viral

A Plateau-based cleric, Evangelist Ezekiel Dachomo of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), has stirred strong reactions across Nigeria after a viral video surfaced of him declaring that no ransom should be paid if he is ever kidnapped.

In the video making rounds online,  Dachomo,  said his death would not end his mission but instead “raise war” for the liberation of Christians in the northern region.

“We are showing them mercy, we are showing them love but they didn’t see it,” he said in the video. “I don’t know where I will be next, but I’ve already told my family and members, if they kidnap me, nobody should contribute one kobo. My grave will speak. My blood will raise war that will lead to Christians’ liberation.”

The cleric, who has consistently condemned killings and attacks on Christian communities in Plateau State, said he has accepted the risks that come with speaking out.

“That day is coming. I am just waiting for them. Even I will tell them, kill me quickly because nobody will bring kobo,” he added.

Dachomo had earlier posted another video showing the mass burial of victims of a recent attack in Heipang community, near Jos. He described the footage as proof of what he called an “ongoing Christian genocide” in northern Nigeria.

According to him, documenting the violence was necessary “so the world will not deny or forget the scale of the killings.”

His message has since gone viral, sparking mixed reactions. While some Nigerians hailed him as a fearless voice of truth, others expressed concern for his safety amid the worsening security situation across the North.