The Concerned Amalgamated Fulani Association has issued a strong warning to Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, urging him to retract a controversial shoot-on-sight order. The order, directed at security agencies, targets individuals caught destroying farmlands across the state.
Reacting to escalating violence that has claimed over 50 lives in the past month, Governor Mutfwang announced the directive during a condolence visit to Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. While some have praised the governor’s decisive action against banditry and extremism, the Fulani group views the order as biased and inflammatory.
In a statement released Saturday by coordinator Modibo Sule, the group warned that the order could prove counterproductive. Sule argued that if Fulani herders face attacks from ethnic militia, they may feel compelled to defend themselves, leading to further bloodshed.
“Governor Mutfwang’s order appears one-sided and seems to single out Fulani people,” the statement read. “While farm destruction is a serious issue, the governor has overlooked parallel grievances such as herder killings, cattle rustling, poisoning of grazing fields, and destruction of livestock. This selective approach breeds mistrust and resentment.”
The group called for equal justice, emphasizing that all criminal acts—regardless of the perpetrator’s identity—must be pursued with the same vigor. “True security lies in impartiality. The government must protect the lives and livelihoods of both farmers and herders. Anything less perpetuates the cycle of violence,” Sule added.
As tensions mount in Plateau State, the Fulani association demands a more balanced security strategy that addresses the root causes of conflict without targeting any ethnic group.