‘My Tribesmen Killed 46 Christians’ Fulani Elder Recounts Brutal Attack in Plateau!

‘My Tribesmen Killed 46 Christians’ Fulani Elder Recounts Brutal Attack in Plateau!

Reported by Marian Opeyemi Fasesan | Sele Media Africa

An elder from a Fulani community has broken his silence, narrating a chilling account of how a recent attack carried out by his tribesmen left 46 Christians dead in a village in Plateau State. His confession has reignited calls for urgent government intervention and renewed scrutiny of communal violence in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. [1]

“I heard them speaking fluent Fulani. Women rushed into my house begging for help… when I couldn’t stop them, they went to the hills, regrouped, and began shooting. People ran into houses for shelter; they shot indiscriminately,” the elder said. [1]

Key Details

• The attack reportedly targeted a predominantly Christian village, leaving 46 people — men, women, and possibly children — dead. [2]
• According to the elder, no Fulani or Muslim residents were killed during the raid — only Christians, underscoring concerns about religious motivations in the violence. [1]
• Survivors said the assailants spoke in Fulani language, moved in coordinated groups, and opened fire on villagers after sounding warnings. The elder said he tried to intervene but was overwhelmed. [1]

Why It Matters

The elder’s admission is rare — perpetrators or their community insiders seldom publicly confess. His testimony could provide critical leads for investigations.

• The massacre is part of a growing wave of violence allegedly perpetrated by armed herder‑militias in Plateau State and neighbouring areas, which many observers view as targeting Christian‑dominated farming communities. [3]
• The incident deepens fears that such attacks may be driven not just by resource disputes (land, water, grazing routes) but by sectarian and ethnic motivations — complicating efforts at peacebuilding and reconciliation. What to Watch
• Whether authorities act on the elder’s confession by launching investigations, arrests, and prosecutions.
• Response from religious and civil‑society groups, especially calls for protection and security reform in affected communities.
• Possible retaliatory violence and whether security forces increase patrols, intelligence gathering, and preventive deployments in vulnerable zones.

Citations:

1. Politics Nigeria: politicsnigeria.com/fulani-elder-narrates-how-his-people-slaughtered-46-christians-in-plateau-community/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. Naija News: www.naijanews.com/2025/11/26/how-my-kinsmen-killed-46-christians-in-plateau-community-fulani-elder-narrates/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. Premier Christian News: premierchristian.news/us/news/article/christians-slaughtered-by-fulani-militants-nigeria?utm_source=chatgpt.com

About The Author

Marian Opeyemi Fasesan

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Marian Opeyemi Fasesan is a dynamic journalist and editorial leader committed to excellence in news reporting and storytelling. As the Editor-in-Chief of Sele Media Africa, she ensures daily operations run smoothly while upholding the highest editorial standards. With a strong eye for detail and deep understanding of audience engagement, Marian coordinates content across platforms, guiding teams to produce compelling, timely, and credible news. Her leadership reflects the heart of Sele Media Africa’s mission—to inform, inspire, and elevate voices across the continent.

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