Posted by Samuel on Wed 04th Mar, 2026 - tori.ng
Some disturbing posts on social media had shown some individuals saying they would intensify attacks on Plateau communities after the fasting period as a result of recent k!llings in Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs.
Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, has stated that residents, particularly in rural communities, are ready to defend themselves against potential attacks by Islamist extremists and Fulani bandits, following alleged threats of renewed violence after the Muslim Ramadan fasting period.
Some disturbing posts on social media had shown some individuals saying they would intensify attacks on Plateau communities after the fasting period as a result of recent k!llings in Riyom and Barkin Ladi LGAs.
However, in a post on his X handle on Tuesday, the cleric noted that though previous attacks had left residents vulnerable and exposed to attacks, but this time, measures are being put in place to anticipate and respond to any attempts at violence.
“The Islamist terrorists said that after their fasting, they would come for us and resume the k!llings.
“But this time, we will be ready for them. They have already brought in more armed Fulani mercenaries from Sokoto and other states to fight and k!ll us,” the fiery man of God wrote.
He added that rural communities in the state, especially those dominated by Christians, cannot remain passive in the face of threats of extremist attacks, and must take steps to protect themselves since security agencies had failed to provide the needed protection.