A prominent member of the Fulani community in Mambilla plateau, Ardo Yakubu, alleged that the militia were supported and protected because up till now no single person was arrested and prosecuted for the atrocities they committed.
They appealed to the federal and Taraba state governments to urgently deploy more security to protect lives and property in the area.
One of the Fulani leaders, Alhaji Bello Shadari, made the appeal during an interview with Daily Trust in Gembu adding that there were many Fulani communities being attacked across the area on daily basis.
He said most areas were inaccessible by security due to difficult terrain and the attackers were taking this advantage.
Shadari said within the last five days about 30 Fulani communities around Kakara, Leme and Yarimaru were attacked.
He said in one community about 20 persons were missing following the Mambilla militia attack, adding that the missing persons were still being searched for.
The community leader blamed the continued attacks on the community on the failure of relevant authorities to arrest perpetrators and prosecute them.
He said the crisis in Yelwa and Maisamari on Sunday was as a result of killing of three elderly Fulani by Mambilla.
The community leader commended the efforts of both the army and the police and other security agents for working toward restoring peace and called for posting of security agents into the hinterland to prevent attacks on innocent persons.
The police spokesperson, ASP David Misal, when contacted on telephone said he will not say anything on the issue, adding that “we are in the field waiting for the arrival of Mr President. I can’t comment on this issue now.”
