Gumi Reacts As Dachomo Says He Is Ready To Open 27 Buried Caskets To Prove To Him They Are Not Empty

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has refuted claims by Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo that he accused Christians in the Middle Belt of burying empty coffins to fabricate a narrative of genocide.

In a viral video, Dachomo pointed to a burial site in Bindi-Jebbu, Riyom LGA, where 27 victims were laid to rest, and said he was willing to open the graves to challenge what he described as a false accusation.

Speaking on Voice of The People TV, Gumi said he never made such an allegation. He explained that the claim came from a doctor who sent him a message, and he merely shared it on Facebook, adding a note that he hoped the information was untrue.

Gumi said Dachomo misinterpreted his post and wrongly attributed the allegation to him. He stressed that his Facebook caption clearly showed he was expressing doubt, not certainty.

“With the current tension everywhere, he didn’t read what I actually wrote. It’s clearly on my Facebook. The doctor sent me the claim, and I simply added, ‘I hope it is not true.’ I’m surprised he is quoting the doctor’s allegation and placing it on me,” he said.

The exchange has drawn more attention to the ongoing tensions in the region, with both religious leaders insisting on clarity and responsibility in public statements.