A group under the auspices of Concerned Fulani in Plateau, CFP, has raised the alarm over what it described as unauthorized usage of drones to monitor Fulani settlements in rural communities, especially in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Bokkos local government areas.
The CFP, which raised the alarm in a statement on Sunday, said the outcry became necessary due to reports that certain individuals, whom they claimed to be members of “Berom Militia”, have been using drones and other sophisticated tech gadgets to monitor Fulani communities as a precursor to launching attacks on the settlements.
In the statement signed by its Coordinator, Umar Jouro, the group said it was worried that the actions of the individuals would expose innocent Fulani people, including women and children, to danger, which would further truncate the fragile peace in the state.
The statement titled, ‘Condemning unauthorized Drone surveillance of Fulani communities in Plateau State’, noted that information at the disposal of the CFP has revealed that the surveillance drones specifically targeted homes, cattle, and the location of Fulani communities.
“We are deeply concerned by the reported use of drones and cameras by an individual identified as a Berom TikTok user, Gabriel G. Mex (@Gabriels770), to capture and publicly disseminate aerial footage of the Fulani settlement in Mahanga, Riyom Local Government Area, on 16 and 17 July, 2026,” the statement said.
Continuing, the group said: “We acknowledge the immense benefits of technological advancement in promoting development, communication, and governance. However, technology must always be used responsibly
