The Fulani community in Plateau State has said that they have been made aware of a viral allegation that they are planning attacks on certain communities in Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Bokkos, and Bassa Local Government Areas.
The allegations falsely claimed that they held meetings at various locations, including a mosque in Mahanga, to coordinate these attacks during Ramadan.
In a statement on Sunday, the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Yusuf Ibrahim Babayo, said, “We condemn these spurious and unsubstantiated allegations in the strongest terms. These baseless accusations undermine our integrity, perpetuate harmful stereotypes, and stigmatize our community.
“We believe these allegations are deliberately fabricated to distract security agents and enable attacks on our communities.
“In light of this, we demand that security agencies provide protection to our communities, as we fear for our safety.
“As law-abiding citizens, we call on the GOC 3 Division and Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, and the Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, to investigate these allegations so as to uncover the truth.”
The Fulani said that they are confident the perpetrators aim to disrupt the peace in the state.
“Given the current security situation, we trust that the leadership of Operation Safe Haven will continue to work towards maintaining the peace in the state,” the statement added.
