{
  "id": 11670212,
  "title": "Plateau cleric who lost relatives in attack visits Israel, prays for Netanyahu, Tinubu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/plateau-cleric-who-lost-relatives-in-attack-visits-israel-prays-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T11:34:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/plateau-cleric-who-lost-relatives-in-attack-visits-israel-prays-for-netanyahu-tinubu/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, a Plateau-based cleric who has spoken out against killings in the region, journeyed to Israel for what he termed his inaugural international Christian advocacy trip. In a Facebook post, Dachomo expressed his intent to pray for Nigeria, its leaders, and its populace. He wrote, \"Today, I am in Israel praying for Nigeria, our leaders, and our people. I believe in miracles, and I believe God can change what looks impossible.\" The cleric also vowed to pray for people in need of divine intervention. In the accompanying video, Dachomo prayed for Israel, its leadership, and its people, specifically mentioning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his cabinet, and the Israel Defence Forces, asking for their success against adversaries. He also included President Bola Tinubu, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and other African leaders in his prayers. Dachomo pleaded for divine intervention against what he perceived as Satan's influence on leadership, stating, \"Whatever Satan has planted in the leadership, be uprooted, according to Matthew 15, verse 13.\" The Plateau-based cleric has been vocal in his criticism of attacks on communities in Plateau State, previously alleging that nine members of his extended family were killed during a July 2026 attack in Riyom Local Government Area. He had also received death threats after publicly discussing the attacks. Though Dachomo did not disclose the length of his Israel visit or the specific organizations involved in the advocacy tour, he emphasized his belief in miracles and God's ability to bring about change.",
  "summary": "A Plateau-based cleric who has repeatedly spoken out over killings in the state, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has travelled to Israel for what he described as his first international Christian advocacy tour. Dachomo disclosed this in a Facebook post on Friday, saying he was in Israel to pray for Nigeria, its leaders and the country’s people. Read More:…",
  "key_points": [
    "Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, Plateau-based cleric, visits Israel",
    "Prays for Nigeria, its leaders, and people, including Netanyahu and Tinubu",
    "Alleges nine family members killed in July 2026 Riyom attack"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/plateau-attacks-mutfwang-briefs-tinubu-says-solution-in-sight",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:53:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "BUA chair Rabiu visits Tinubu with son, celebrates Nigeria @66",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/bua-chair-rabiu-visits-tinubu-with-son-celebrates-nigeria-66",
        "published": "2026-10-03T12:00:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Netanyahu says 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/netanyahu-says-britain-still-an-ally-of-israel-even-if-govt-appeases",
        "published": "2026-10-03T12:46:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}