The Bokkos Cultural Development Forum (BCDF), Plateau State, says their people are in agony following the murder of at least 41 persons by terrorists within 10 days.
This came after 14 people were ambushed and killed on Thursday near Chirang village of the Mangor district in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State by terrorists.
NATIONAL POST learnt that the victims were returning from the weekly market in Bokkos town when their vehicle was ambushed.
Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, had days ago described the killings in the state as a genocide.
According to the governor, security operatives were always alerted but they failed to respond.
It could be recalled that 27 people were also killed in Bindi/Jebbu in Riyom LGA of the State on the 14th of July, 2025.
The killing of the 14 people was disclosed by BCDF in a press statement made available to journalists in Jos, the State capital on Friday, signed by Barr. Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman and Duwam Bosco, Secretary.
It reads: "The Bokkos Cultural Development Forum is profoundly shocked and saddened by an ambush attack that claimed the lives of at least 14 of our members on Thursday, July 24th.
"The scene of the violence has been the site of repeated assaults, resulting in nearly 100 fatalities, including over 60 deaths during the brutal Christmas Eve attack two years ago.
"The latest attack, which occurred near Chirang village of the Mangor district in the Bokkos Local Government Area, follows an earlier incident two days prior that resulted in the death of a young man in the same vicinity.
"This violence occurs despite various so-called peace and reconciliation efforts by those who deny the realities of genocide and benefit from the distortion of the issues at hand.
"The facts are clear: this attack, along with ongoing village burnings and takeovers in the Mushere area, is orchestrated by terrorists identifying as members of the Fulani ethnicity.
"Their goal is to take control of the entire local government area, which is recognized as the potato headquarters of Nigeria.
"This is part of an initial step towards seizing the entire state, with over 150 native villages across central and northern Plateau, so far forcibly occupied.
"We unequivocally state that this attack serves as a stark reminder that our adversaries remain active and relentless. We are fully aware of our constitutional rights and will utilize them to the fullest.
"For now, we mourn our fallen members and extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs, praying for God’s comfort and the repose of their souls".