Plateau Strengthens Operation Rainbow With 1,450 Personnel

Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, has strengthened the grassroots security architecture by integrating 1,450 operatives into the state-owned security outfit, Operation Rainbow.

Mutfwang, while speaking at the Passing Out Parade of the operatives at the Zaria Road Stadium, said the event marked a historic milestone for the state and the operatives, who were drawn from across all faiths and ethnic groups.

He described the fresh intakes as a major step towards building a safer and more peaceful Plateau State.

The governor assured the operatives of the government’s commitment to their welfare, logistics and continuous training, while announcing a partnership with the Nigerian Air Force to deploy a helicopter for aerial surveillance during the festive season, especially in rural communities.

“This occasion marks a significant milestone not only in your lives but also in our collective resolve to build a safer, more peaceful Plateau State,” the governor said.

The governor stated that security remains the foundation of sustainable development, noting that peace and security are central to his administration’s policy direction.

He explained that the government has prioritised community-based security initiatives, including support for vigilante structures to strengthen collaboration at the grassroots.

“Without peace, there can be no meaningful progress, no investment, no prosperity, and no enduring unity. This is why peace and security constitute the cardinal policy thrusts of my administration, and why your training has gone beyond physical drills to include discipline, respect for the rule of law and human rights,” Mutfwang added.

Speaking on the mandate of Operation Rainbow, Mutfwang said the outfit was created to protect all citizens, irrespective of their faith, ethnicity, or background, and not to witch-hunt any group.

He congratulated the operatives on the successful completion of their training and urged residents of the state to remain vigilant and law-abiding.

The governor further reaffirmed his administration’s determination to continue investing in security infrastructure, intelligence and partnerships to ensure peace, unity and prosperity across Plateau State.