Table of Contents
- Recent Attack Overview
- Community Response
- Impact on Agriculture
- Concerns About Livestock
- Call for Government Aid
Victims of a recent assault in the Mwar community of Chakfem Chiefdom, located in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, have voiced their distress over their inability to harvest crops due to the invasion of their community by suspected Fulani bandits. These attackers have not only ravaged their farmlands but have also prevented them from collecting their harvests.
According to Ayuba Yunana, a youth leader in the community, the bandits have seized control of their farmland and have openly challenged them to attempt to harvest their crops.
Yunana, who spoke to DAILY POST on Friday, mentioned that the ongoing incursions by the bandits have instilled fear in the villagers, making them reluctant to visit their farms out of concern for potential attacks or fatalities.
“We find ourselves in a very desperate situation due to the invasion by Fulani bandits in our village,” Yunana stated.
He pointed out that the community has faced multiple attacks, and this time, the heavily armed bandits have not only occupied their farms, where they graze their cows and have destroyed crops ready for harvest, but have also dared villagers to confront them.
As a result, the primarily farming community has been plunged into severe hunger, as many rely on their agricultural produce for sustenance.
“The repercussions have been devastating for our people, who predominantly engage in farming. We are a farming community, with nearly 90 percent of the population depending on their agricultural yield for survival,” Yunana explained.
“In Mangu, Mwar is known for its fertile land, and we are recognized for being major producers of maize, guinea corn, Irish potatoes, cocoyams, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and onions. We also cultivate vegetables such as lettuce, cabbage, and garden eggs.
“Some members of our community also raise livestock, including cows, pigs, goats, and sheep. However, whenever the Fulani people launch attacks, they not only devastate our farms but also steal our food supplies and livestock,” he remarked.
Yunana expressed his belief that the attackers' strategy aims to impoverish the community and instigate famine.
“Our community is hungry and desperate because the bandits have taken control of our lands. They boast that anyone who dares to confront them will suffer severe consequences, including killings and further assaults.
“We are appealing to the government and security agencies for assistance, as our people, especially women and children, are enduring great hardship,” Yunana concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Mwar community?
The Mwar community experienced a recent attack by suspected Fulani bandits, who have taken over their farms, destroyed crops, and prevented villagers from harvesting their produce.
How has the community responded to the attacks?
Community leader Ayuba Yunana has reported that the villagers are afraid to visit their farms due to the ongoing threats from the bandits, leading to severe hunger among the primarily farming population.
What crops are grown in Mwar?
Mwar is known for its fertile land and is a significant producer of maize, guinea corn, Irish potatoes, cocoyams, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and various vegetables.
What assistance is the community seeking?
The community is calling on the government and security agencies to provide aid, as the ongoing attacks have left many, especially women and children, suffering from hunger and insecurity.
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