…Says operatives must uphold professionalism, impartiality and integrity
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has intensified efforts to strengthen community-based security with the graduation of over 350 retrained Operation Rainbow operatives and the commissioning of operational vehicles and motorcycles to enhance security operations across the state.
Mutfwang charged the operatives to complement conventional security agencies through effective intelligence gathering, early warning mechanisms and crime prevention, stressing that their commitment and professionalism are critical to sustaining peace in Plateau communities.
The Governor gave the charge on Monday, November 9, 2026, during the passing-out parade of the first batch of retrained operatives at Zaria Road Stadium, Jos.
Congratulating the graduates, Mutfwang reminded them that their responsibilities extend beyond routine neighbourhood surveillance to include gathering and transmitting vital security information, identifying emerging threats and collaborating 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 compromise their judgement, insisting that the fight against criminality must be pursued with fairness and impartiality.
The Governor noted that the composition of Operation Rainbow reflects Plateau State’s diversity and urged the personnel to discharge their duties without discrimination, irrespective of the ethnic or religious backgrounds of individuals involved in security-related incidents.
Mutfwang also reviewed the parade in line with military regimentation, as the operatives demonstrated skills acquired during their training through slow and quick marches.
He subsequently commissioned operational vehicles and motorcycles to improve the mobility, deployment and effectiveness of the operatives across their various areas of responsibility.
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 Plateau State.
He explained that the personnel are responsible for neighbourhood surveillance, intelligence gathering and dissemination, early warning and crime prevention, adding that continuous capacity development has become necessary to address evolving security challenges.
According to him, the first batch of over 350 operatives commenced the retraining exercise about two months ago, with emphasis on threat identification, emergency response, monitoring suspicious activities, effective communication and coordination with relevant authorities.
Yakubu stressed that discipline, integrity, punctuality, confidentiality and professionalism remain essential requirements for the operatives, particularly because of their direct engagement with members of the public.
He said Operation Rainbow maintains strategic collaboration 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.
“Operation Rainbow plays a very vital role in information collation and dissemination to the necessary agencies for use,” he stated.
The coordinator further disclosed 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 surveillance and monitoring of security developments across the state.
He revealed that 11 operational camps had been established and equipped in different local government areas, with plans to extend the facilities to all 17 councils to strengthen grassroots surveillance and intelligence gathering.
Yakubu also disclosed that Operation Rainbow has over 25 gun trucks to support its operational teams and other security agencies, noting that the newly commissioned vehicles and motorcycles would further improve personnel deployment and response capabilities.
He commended Governor Mutfwang for approving and funding the retraining programme, while appreciating other security agencies for their cooperation and commitment to restoring and sustaining peace in Plateau State.
Assuring residents of the outfit’s renewed readiness, he declared:
“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.”
The graduation and commissioning ceremony mark another step in the Mutfwang administration’s efforts to strengthen community-based security, improve intelligence gathering and enhance collaboration with conventional security agencies in protecting lives and property across Plateau State.