The National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth-Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwom, has revealed that recent stocktaking has shown that over 130 communities are being occupied by the Fulani.
He said this was contrary to claims by the state chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, that Fulani people are occupying no community in the state.
Tengwom, who disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Jos on Saturday, said most of the affected communities are largely in Berom lands in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Jos South and parts of Bassa, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of the state.
He said since the Fulani bandits and Islamic extremists began unleashing violence and attacks on Plateau communities over two decades ago, they have embarked on a mission of sacking communities, killing the people and taking over their lands.
“What they do is that they will invade the communities with sophisticated weapons, kill the local people, and when the victims flee, a new set of people comes to occupy the communities.
“These new occupants are Fulani. Whenever they occupy a community, it becomes a no-go area for the original inhabitants. From our recent research, we have over 130 communities in Plateau State that they occupy.
“The other day, MACBAN released a statement that no community in Plateau is occupied by Fulani people. But that claim is pure lies. We have it on record, and we can take you to such communities to confirm,” Tengwom said.
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