A Fulani socio-cultural coalition has called on Plateau State Governor, to extend his controversial “shoot-on-sight” directive to include cattle rustlers and individuals accused of attacking herders.
The demand followed Governor Mutfwang’s recent directive ordering security agencies to deal decisively with armed criminals and attackers terrorising communities across Plateau State.
In a statement issued on Saturday, May 17, 2026, the Fulani coalition argued that criminal attacks targeting herders and cattle theft have also contributed significantly to insecurity and violent clashes within the state.
The group insisted that the same tough measures announced against armed criminals should equally apply to cattle rustlers and anyone involved in attacks on pastoral communities.
According to the coalition, selective enforcement of security directives could further worsen tensions and deepen mistrust among affected communities in Plateau State.
The organisation also appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure fairness, neutrality, and professionalism in handling the security crisis affecting rural communities across the North-Central region.
Governor Mutfwang’s earlier “shoot-on-sight” order sparked mixed reactions nationwide, with supporters praising the move as necessary to curb insecurity, while critics raised concerns over human rights implications and the possibility of abuse.
Plateau State has witnessed repeated attacks, killings, and communal clashes in recent years, leading to heavy casualties, displacement of residents, and destruction of properties.
