How Many More Christians Must Be Buried?” — Dachomo Laments Fresh Kaduna Killings

Prominent Nigerian cleric, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has confirmed the mass burial of 27 victims killed in a recent attack on Naridon community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Dachomo disclosed the development in a post shared on his account, expressing grief over the tragedy and calling attention to the continued loss of lives in the area.

According to reports, suspected armed assailants attacked the village on July 26, killing about 30 residents.

The victims were said to include members of the Catholic Church and the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), with reports indicating that 21 were Catholics while nine belonged to ECWA.

Providing an update on the aftermath of the attack, Dachomo said 27 of the victims were laid to rest in a mass burial held on Saturday.

The clergyman lamented the recurring killings of innocent civilians, saying the scenes from the burial left him deeply heartbroken.

Reflecting on the tragedy, he wrote:

“Twenty-seven caskets stood side by side, each carrying a life that was precious to God. Some families stood before more than one coffin because they had lost several loved ones in the same attack. Parents buried their children, while children buried their parents. Brothers, sisters, neighbours and lifelong friends were all taken away by violence.”

He questioned how much more suffering communities must endure before stronger action is taken to address the violence.

“As I looked at those coffins, I could not help but ask: How many more tears must be shed before the world pays attention? How many more villages must mourn? How many more innocent Christians must be buried together before their cries are heard?”

Dachomo added that the attack had left the community devastated, saying the joy of families had been replaced by grief and mourning.

“Naridon Village has become another place where dreams were buried alongside innocent lives. The sound of weeping has replaced the laughter of families, and every coffin tells the story of a future cut short by violence.”