The Coalition of Fulani Registered Organisations, Bokkos Local Government Chapter, has issued a rejoinder condemning recent claims by the Bokkos Cultural Development Forum (BCDF) Vanguard, describing them as misleading and dangerous to communal harmony.
In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Alhaji Sale Yusuf Adam, and Secretary, Alhaji Saidu Dodo, the coalition denied any involvement in the alleged kidnapping of a pastor and other violent acts in the area.
“We are deeply concerned about BCDF Vanguard’s reckless and inflammatory statements, which are capable of inciting ethnic violence and undermining the peace and stability of Bokkos local government area,” the statement said.
The coalition called on the government, security agencies, and stakeholders to disregard BCDF Vanguard’s statement and instead prioritise peace-building initiatives and justice for all victims of violence in the area.
The group also appealed for an independent investigative panel to be set up to uncover the facts behind the pastor’s death and other retaliatory attacks.
“We reaffirm our commitment to peaceful coexistence and justice for all. Let it be known that not all Fulanis are criminals, just as not all members of any ethnic group are saints. We reject ethnic stereotyping and urge leaders at all levels to rise above sensationalism and pursue lasting peace,” the statement concluded.
