Truth Needed to End Plateau State's Cycle of Violence

The article discusses the persistent cycle of violence in Plateau State, Nigeria, primarily involving Fulani herders and Berom farmers. On April 3, troops responded to a distress call in Sabongida, discovering the beheaded body of 30-year-old herder Shafiyu Ly.

This incident followed a series of retaliatory attacks, including the killing of three miners in Gyel Village. The violence has escalated since March 25, when the body of a Fulani man, Abdullahi Moham, was found in a shallow grave, raising suspicions of targeted killings.

The assassination of Alhaji Bilyaminu Juld, a prominent Fulani leader, further ignited tensions. The article emphasizes that the conflict is often framed through an ethnic and religious lens, which complicates the understanding of the underlying issues.

It calls for a focus on truth to facilitate reconciliation and peace, as the cycle of violence continues to disrupt communities in Plateau State.