Makama alleges complicity in Plateau insecurity crisis, urges FG probe into Christmas killings

In Plateau State, insecurity has transformed into a monthly nightmare for residents, with the recent Christmas Eve attack in 2023 heightening concerns. The assault led to a substantial number of casualties, the death toll now exceeding 200, and numerous others sustaining injuries.

Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) and current Coordinator of Operation Rainbow in Plateau State, AIG Dabup Makama rtd, has accused the state’s formal security architecture of complicity and failure in fulfilling their primary responsibility of safeguarding lives and property.

During an interview with CEOAfrica, monitored by Mega Icon Magazine on Saturday, AIG Makama rtd shed light on the complicity contributing to the current insecurity in the state.

He emphasised that Operation Rainbow’s primary role is to complement the efforts of formal security forces by providing timely intelligence through desk officers at the local government level, subsequently channeled to the appropriate authorities.

‘It is a very sad situation because, before this massacre of our people, the Operation Rainbow intelligence report alerted the formal security forces in the State of what was about to happen; regrettably, our people were killed in hundreds, and the formal security forces did nothing to avert this killing.

“I commend President Bola Tinubu who sent Vice President Kashim Shettima and the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for an on-ground assessment of the level of destruction and killing of innocent people carried out in our dear state.

“This is terrorism at the highest level, and perpetrators must be brought to book. According to intelligence gathered from some displaced persons among the victims, alleged that some military personnel were seen firing at innocent persons during this killing.

“For us to have a lasting solution to the insecurity that Plateau State is currently facing, President Tinubu should mandate holistic investigation of the complicity of the security forces in the State, and the finding should be made public,” he stated.

AIG Makama rtd further stated that “The promise of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, before and after assuming office, if you recall, is to revamp Operation Rainbow which was approved by the Nigerian President and created by the enabling Law of the Plateau State House of Assembly to further complement the formal security forces in the state. The Governor, His Excellency, Dr Caleb Mutfwang has ordered the deployments of the trained 600 people, who are going to be identified by their uniforms as Operation Rainbow’s Neighbourhood Operatives, to commence the internal first-line defense of their various Local Government Areas (LGAS) in the state.”

In a strong show of support for Operation Rainbow, the governor has also assured of his government’s readiness to acquire gadgets to boost the efforts of Operation Rainbow in combating insecurity and ensuring the safety of the good people of Plateau State.

With the increasing death toll in the recent attacks, the state government and security forces are striving to bring to an end the nightmare of insecurity that has plagued Plateau State.

The deployment of Operation Rainbow, along with the additional officers, signifies a united front against the threat to the peace and well-being of the residents. As the call for a full investigation into the Christmas killings takes Centre stage, it is hoped that those responsible will be brought to justice, and measures will be implemented to prevent future tragedies.

AIG Dabup Makama Rtd. is a man with an impressive track record, having served in various capacities since he joined the Police force in 1986. He has served patriotic and risen as far as the Commissioner of Police in states like Anambra, Ogun, Benue, Kware, and Akwa Ibom, and the enviable Assistant Inspector-General of Police in 2020 before he retired.

He belongs to the International Association of Chiefs of Police USA, and the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and has attended various on-the-job courses outside the country.

He has also competently participated in various high-profile investigations and operations within and outside the country including the United Nations mission in Haiti, suppression of the Niger Delta Insurgency, and active participation in the fight against kidnapping, armed robbery, and sundry crimes in the South East, Nigeria.

Little wonder he is assuming his current role as the coordinator of Operation Rainbow in Plateau State. His commitment to restoring peace and tranquility to the region is evident in the operational strategy of Operation Rainbow.

AIG Makama rtd has just been announced as His Royal Highness in Mikang Local Government of Plateau State.