Reactions have continued to follow comments by Nigerian pastor Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, after he expressed gratitude to United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for speaking about the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.
Dachomo, a pastor from Plateau State, made the comments in a video circulated on social media, where he criticised the Federal Government over what he described as its failure to adequately address attacks against Christians.
His remarks came amid renewed discussions about Christian persecution in Nigeria, following reports of fresh killings in parts of Plateau State.
In the video, Dachomo thanked Netanyahu and Trump, saying: “I have to thank you, Benjamin Netanyahu. My government did not speak about the genocide in Nigeria. But they were able to stand and speak for the Palestinians.”
He also appealed for increased international attention to attacks targeting Christian communities in Nigeria.
The comments have prompted reactions on X, with some users accusing the Nigerian government of failing to adequately tackle violence against Christian communities.
South African journalist and commentator Lara Logan alleged that Christian communities in Nigeria had endured years of attacks, while accusing the government of failing to protect vulnerable residents.
She said Christians were being attacked in their communities and alleged that churches had been destroyed and some religious leaders killed.
However, her post also contained broader allegations concerning the identity and motives of the attackers that were not independently established in the material reviewed for the report.
Another social media user, David Asman, cited figures attributed to Open Doors, claiming that 43,952 Nigerian Christians were killed between October 2011 and September 2025, allegedly mostly by jihadists.
Meanwhile, Masara Kim reported that at least five Christians were allegedly killed in another attack in Lajam, within the Marit Village cluster in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Kim said the incident occurred hours after an alert had reportedly been issued over security concerns in the area.
Another reaction came from a user identified as Kenyan Zionists 2, who thanked Netanyahu for speaking about Christians in Nigeria while criticising the Nigerian government over its position on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
The reactions have further intensified debate over the nature of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly whether attacks in the Middle Belt should primarily be viewed as religious persecution, communal violence, terrorism, farmer-herder conflict or a combination of factors.
The Federal Government has previously faced criticism over its handling of deadly attacks across several states, while officials have maintained that security agencies are working to combat terrorists, bandits and other criminal groups.
Dachomo’s comments and the ensuing reactions come as international attention remains focused on Nigeria’s security situation and the protection of civilians affected by violent attacks.