A grieving widow from Plateau State, Nigeria, has spoken out about the tragic loss of her husband, a youth leader who was killed by Fulani terrorists in a recent attack on the Kassa community. The widow, who described her husband as a hero and a legend, said he had dedicated his life to protecting his community from the terrorist groups that have been terrorizing the area. According to the Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA), over 18,500 civilians have been slaughtered by Fulani terror groups and ethnic militias in Nigeria between 2020 and 2025.
The attack on Kassa community, which occurred on September 25, 2026, at 1 a.m., resulted in the deaths of three vigilantes, including the widow's husband. The widow, who stood at the mass grave where her husband and the other victims were buried, paid a moving tribute to her husband, saying he had always been committed to defending his community. She expressed her gratitude to her husband's colleagues and prayed for their peace, adding that she was counting on the Lord to strengthen her in this difficult time.
The Fulani terrorist groups have been responsible for a significant number of civilian deaths in Nigeria, accounting for roughly 44 percent of all documented terror-related civilian deaths in the country between 2020 and 2025. This is according to research reports covering multi-year periods up to 2025. The reports also indicate that the Fulani terror groups have killed significantly larger numbers of people than Boko Haram and ISWAP combined in the same period.
The Plateau State government has been criticized for its response to the attacks, with many accusing the authorities of not doing enough to protect the communities. The state's governor has been accused of looting the treasury, while the Fulani terrorists continue to ravage the land, shedding blood at will and exterminating generations of hapless citizens. Elders of different Plateau communities have called on the United Nations to rescue the land from certain death.
The issue of Fulani terrorism has been complicated by the fact that some government officials have been accused of corruption and complicity in the attacks. Cosmas Maduka, the founder and chairman of Coscharis Group, has alleged that a certain Plateau State governor once asked his company to double the invoiced price of vehicles as a condition for a supply deal. Maduka's allegations suggest that some government officials are more interested in personal gain than in protecting the citizens.
The widow's plea for an end to the violence has been echoed by many in the Plateau State community, who are calling for real leaders who will fight the invaders and damn the consequences. The community is seeking a more effective response to the attacks, including the establishment of state policing to help protect them from the terrorists. However, the state's governor has not approved state policing.
The situation in Plateau State remains dire, with many communities living in fear of attacks by Fulani terrorists. The widow's story is just one example of the many tragedies that have occurred in the state as a result of the violence. The government and other stakeholders must work together to find a lasting solution to the problem and bring peace to the communities affected by the attacks.
Key points
- The Fulani terrorist groups have been responsible for over 18,500 civilian deaths in Nigeria between 2020 and 2025.
- The Plateau State government has been criticized for its response to the attacks, with many accusing the authorities of not doing enough to protect the communities.
- The issue of Fulani terrorism has been complicated by allegations of corruption and complicity among some government officials.
