The organisation, known as the Concerned Plateau Fulani Forum (CPFF), says the public conversation about violence in the state has been one-sided for too long.
According to the group, Fulani families and their livestock have also suffered serious harm over the years, but their pain is often ignored.
The National Coordinator of the forum, Saleh Haruna, made the remarks in a statement released in Jos on Saturday.
The National Coordinator of the forum, Saleh Haruna, made the remarks in a statement released in Jos on Saturday.
He said many reports highlight attacks on Christian communities, but very few mention the incidents affecting Fulani settlements.
Haruna argued that both sides have experienced terrible losses and that the suffering of Fulani communities should not be dismissed.
He explained that in several areas—including Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Riyom and Bassa—Fulani households have experienced repeated attacks.
He explained that in several areas—including Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Riyom and Bassa—Fulani households have experienced repeated attacks.
Haruna claimed that thousands of people have been displaced and that many families have lost their cattle, which is their main source of livelihood.
He said the scale of destruction has left many Fulani communities living in fear and struggling to recover.
Haruna added that the consistent blame placed on Fulani herders by some religious and community leaders has worsened tensions.
Haruna added that the consistent blame placed on Fulani herders by some religious and community leaders has worsened tensions.
He said the forum has avoided responding to certain comments in the past to prevent further conflict, but recent statements circulating on social media have compelled them to speak.
He stressed that the group is not interested in trading accusations. Instead, they want a complete picture of the violence to be acknowledged so that peace efforts can be fair and effective.
He stressed that the group is not interested in trading accusations. Instead, they want a complete picture of the violence to be acknowledged so that peace efforts can be fair and effective.
According to him, recognising the losses on all sides is the first step toward reconciliation.
The CPFF leader also criticised what he described as selective reporting by some media houses in the state.
The CPFF leader also criticised what he described as selective reporting by some media houses in the state.
He said incidents involving Fulani victims rarely make headlines, while other cases receive wide attention immediately.
Haruna believes this imbalance fuels misunderstanding and leaves some communities feeling abandoned.
He called on government authorities, community leaders and security agencies to investigate all attacks thoroughly.
He called on government authorities, community leaders and security agencies to investigate all attacks thoroughly.
He urged the public to avoid spreading unverified claims that worsen ethnic tensions. According to Haruna, Plateau State can only move forward if every group is heard and supported.
The group concluded by appealing for unity and fair reporting, saying peace in the state depends on honest conversations and equal treatment for all communities.
The group concluded by appealing for unity and fair reporting, saying peace in the state depends on honest conversations and equal treatment for all communities.
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