Mutfwang lauds security agencies over fight against insecurity in Plateau 

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau has commended security agencies for their efforts in tackling the security challenges confronting the state.

The governor made the commendation during the passing out ceremony of personnel of Operation Rainbow, a state-owned security outfit, on Monday in Jos.

Mutfwang, also thanked President Bola Tinubu for supporting the state government in stemming the tides of insecurity in the state.

“I want to thank the President for all the support he has given us on the Plateau; I want to reassure the people that lasting peace is on the way.

“We have seen positive signs in the last two to three months, and I want to thank the military, Department of State Services, Police and other security agencies for cooperating with us to secure our people,”he said.

The governor, who reiterated his commitment to the safety of lives and property of Plateau residents, promised to support the security agencies to succeed.

Mutfwang, further assured Nigerians, that his government had put modalities in place to ensure a peaceful yuletide in the state.

“There are still attacks on some of our vulnerable villages. But I want Nigerians to know that Jos is safe for business.

“It’s safe for residents, guests, tourists, and by the grace of God, with these additional forces, I expect that our state will continue to be more secure.

“Therefore, we look forward to receiving more and more visitors during the yuletide and beyond.

“We will continue to do all we can to protect the lives and property of our people,”he said.

The governor advised the personnel of the operation rainbow to be professional, impartial and fearless in the discharge of their duties.

“Be worthy ambassadors of your communities and role models to other young people,” he advised.

Mutfwang explained that the recruitment process into operation rainbow was devoid of ethnic, religious and political affiliations.

Earlier, retired Brig.-Gen Nash Yakubu, the Coordinator of operation rainbow, said that 353 personnel were trained on intelligence gathering and community policing.

He said that the personnel would complement the efforts of the conventional security agencies towards tackling insecurity particularly in rural communities.

He called on residents to cooperate with the personnel and security agencies by providing timely information on security any breach.