Don't use lethal force on pastoralists – Rights body warns Plateau govt

The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT Global) has called on the Plateau State Government to withdraw any directive that suggests shooting pastoralists found trespassing on farmlands. It commended Governor Caleb Mutfwang for urging calm and respect for legal processes, but expressed concern over earlier directives endorsing lethal force. The organization emphasized that violations should be handled through lawful means, not extrajudicial actions.