Major General: “We Will Not Allow Anyone To Harm Or Kill You” — Reassurance to Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo’s Congregation
A senior military officer on Sunday reassured worshippers at Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo’s church that the armed forces would protect them and work to halt recent killings, in a show of solidarity aimed at calming fears in the community.
Speaking directly to the congregation, the Major General declared:
“We Will Not Allow Anyone To Harm Or Kill You, I Can Assure You. We Are Ready To Work With You To Ensure These Killings Are Stopped.”
The public reassurance delivered during a service attended by the Reverend and dozens of parishioners came amid rising anxiety in parts of the country over violent attacks that have left families traumatised and communities on edge.
The military officer said the armed forces were mobilised to protect civilians, gather intelligence, and pursue the perpetrators until security was restored.
Congregants at the service responded to the message with visible relief, several attendees saying the visit helped ease immediate fears. Community leaders present called for sustained engagement between security agencies and local people so that protection efforts would be effective and long-lasting.
The Major General urged church leaders and local citizens to cooperate with security forces by sharing information about suspicious movements and any threats they hear of.
He also emphasised that long-term stability would require addressing underlying drivers of violence including poverty, unemployment, and disputes over resources alongside security operations.
Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo thanked the officer for the intervention and appealed for continued collaboration between religious leaders, security agencies, and government authorities. “We welcome any measure that brings safety to our families and our worship,” he said, calling for prompt and transparent investigations into recent attacks.
Analysts and local activists welcomed the military’s public commitment but cautioned that assurances must be followed by measurable action regular patrols, community policing initiatives, and timely arrests or prosecutions where possible.
They argued that one-off visits help morale, but lasting peace requires consistent protection and visible reductions in violence.
The congregation’s call for both protection and accountability reflects a broader national demand for security responses that respect civilians’ rights while effectively dismantling criminal networks and armed groups responsible for attacks.
Observers say the coming weeks will be a test of whether the military’s promise translates into concrete results on the ground: fewer incidents of violence, improved intelligence-sharing with communities, and meaningful steps toward justice for victims.
