Lalong launches security gadgets 

By Golok Nanmwa, Jos

Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong has directed the states security outfit operation Rainbow to carry out a massive recruitment exercise towards broadening it’s intelligence network .

Governor Lalong disclosed this during the launch of the Early Warning system of Operation Rainbow at its Headquarters in Jos.

Development of an Early warning system is one of the most important platforms in conflict management ,because it enables stakeholders to come up with various ways to identify potential conflict ,before it erupts .

Plateau state’s Early Warning platform for its security outfit operation Rainbow ,was developed by the united Nations Development Programme for timely and appropriate prevention of violent conflict .

Governor Simon Lalong who commissioned the project said at least three citizens from every ward of the state will be recruited by operation rainbow to broadcast its intelligence network .

Governor Lalong disclosed that there is a clear indication that those popularly referred to as unknown gun men will soon be expose,following ongoing investigation by the presidential committee on the Farmers-Herdsmen conflict .

Governor Lalong stressed that other categories of criminals such as cattle rustlers and those burning farm lands will soon be thrown out of business ,but that stakeholders should beware of defending them when they are brought to face justice .

The country director ,United Nations development program who was represented by his deputy ,Joerg Kuehnel said they development is similar to early warning platforms in Kenya ,India and Colombia ,where they record remarkable results in term of reduction of armed conflicts.

State coordinator of operation Rainbow, General Stephen Guar said the project began in twenty thirteen but that it was later abandoned before its completion .

Early warning system experts at the event explained that Operation Rainbow’s platform will empower citizens to give relevant Information through five Chanel’s namely ,the Internet ,Mobile Application’s ,E-mail ,SMS and the social media .

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Gov. Simon Lalong launches security gadgets