Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang Esq, has charged operatives of Operation Rainbow to prioritise crime prevention and collaboration with conventional security agencies to strengthen community-based security and sustain peace across the state.
Mutfwang gave the charge on Monday, November 9, 2026, during the passing-out parade of the first batch of over 350 retrained operatives at Zaria Road Stadium, Jos, where he also commissioned operational vehicles and motorcycles to boost their effectiveness and response to security threats.
Congratulating the graduates, the governor said their responsibilities extended beyond routine neighbourhood surveillance to include identifying emerging threats, activating early warning mechanisms and working closely with relevant security agencies.
“Your responsibility goes beyond routine neighbourhood surveillance to include effective information gathering, early warning, crime prevention and collaboration with conventional security agencies to sustain peace in your respective communities,” he said.
He cautioned the operatives against allowing personal interests, ethnic affiliations, religious differences or provocations to influence their judgement, urging them to discharge their duties with fairness and impartiality.
Mutfwang also stressed that the diversity of Plateau State must be reflected in the conduct of security personnel, urging them to protect all residents without discrimination.
Earlier, the State Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, Brigadier General Nash Yakubu (rtd.), disclosed that the outfit currently has approximately 3,000 operatives deployed across communities in the state.
Yakubu explained that the first batch of over 350 personnel commenced a two-month retraining programme focused on threat identification, emergency response, monitoring suspicious activities, communication and coordination with relevant authorities.
He said discipline, integrity, punctuality, confidentiality and professionalism remained essential requirements for the operatives, given their direct engagement with members of the public.
The coordinator further disclosed that Operation Rainbow collaborates with conventional security agencies, including Operation Enduring Peace, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigeria Immigration Service, as well as recognised vigilante groups.
He also revealed that the outfit operates a command and control centre known as the Plateau State Special Activity Centre (PSAC), equipped with drones and monitoring systems for real-time security surveillance.
Yakubu added that 11 operational camps had been established in different local government areas, with plans to extend the facilities to all 17 councils.
He disclosed that the outfit also has over 25 gun trucks to support its operations and collaboration with other security agencies.
The coordinator commended Governor Mutfwang for approving and funding the retraining programme, reaffirming the outfit’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
“Operation Rainbow is now better equipped, trained and prepared to take on the task of saving lives, information passage and collaboration with other security agencies on the Plateau,” he assured.
