In the wake of the deadly attack that recently rocked Yelwata community in Benue State, a member of the Fulani ethnic group has come forward to offer his perspective on the ongoing tensions.
Reports indicate that the Yelwata area witnessed a horrifying assault in which over a hundred residents lost their lives. Homes and properties were set ablaze as armed assailants unleashed terror on the unsuspecting community.
The tragedy has triggered a storm of accusations. While some believe Fulani herdsmen were behind the attack, others argue that the identity of the perpetrators remains unclear and should not be hastily assumed.
Amid these tensions, Yusuf Adam, who identified himself as a herder, shared his views in a circulating video. In the clip, Adam claimed that Fulani herdsmen living in Benue State have been consistently generous and supportive of other ethnic groups. However, he said that these positive actions have often been met with hostility.
Adam alleged that members of the Idoma tribe have targeted Fulani families—killing their children and burning down their homes—only to later claim to be victims of attacks.
According to the video, “Those that their cows and children are being killed and their properties destroyed don’t have any other business, but when we fight back, they started shouting ‘Fulani,’ and we are also crying for help, but nobody helps us.”
He stressed that the Fulani community also suffers from violence but their cries for help are often ignored. According to Adam, herders are frequently pushed into difficult situations where retaliation is their only option after enduring repeated attacks and loss of livelihoods.….For More READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
