Outspoken Plateau cleric, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has alleged that a coordinated cyber campaign is responsible for the sudden removal of his Facebook and Instagram accounts, a development he says has exposed his followers to impersonation scams and misinformation.
Rev. Dachomo’s Facebook account, which had amassed more than 500,000 followers, was taken down over the weekend. The removal occurred shortly after he reported receiving threats from individuals he claimed were supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following his continued comments on alleged attacks against Christian communities in Plateau State.
Cleric Disowns Multiple Impersonation Accounts
In a video shared by journalist Masara Kim Usman, Rev. Dachomo distanced himself from more than ten newly created Facebook accounts using his name, image, and family photographs.
“I am not on Facebook at the moment,” he said.
“Several fraudulent accounts have been opened using my identity. These are attempts to deceive the public.”
According to him, Meta has acknowledged the complaint and is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the deletion of his original profile.
Accusations of Coordinated Reporting to Trigger Takedown
Rev. Dachomo suggested that the account removal may have been the result of coordinated mass reporting by individuals seeking to undermine his advocacy.
He alleged that online fraud groups, politically motivated actors, and extremist elements could be involved, claiming that some parties are determined to suppress discussions about violence in Plateau State.
New Instagram Page Also Removed Within 24 Hours
The cleric’s newly created Instagram account—set up with assistance from U.S.-based podcaster Ryan Miller and which rapidly gained over 4,500 followers—was also deactivated hours after its creation. Masara Kim Usman described the development as “another troubling indication of targeted suppression.”
Broader Concerns Over Digital Rights and Platform Accountability
The incident has reignited public discussion over:
the vulnerability of high-profile accounts to mass reporting abuse,
the growing problem of impersonation profiles during account outages, and
the obligations of social media platforms to ensure user protection and due process when handling account takedowns.
As of the time of this report, Meta has not issued an official statement addressing Rev. Dachomo’s claims or the status of his account recovery
