Plateau group kicks against state of emergency suggestion

The advocacy group, One Plateau, One Voice, has expressed opposition to the idea of imposing a state of emergency in Plateau state due to persistent violent attacks and killings over the past two decades. The call for a state of emergency was made by the Hausa-Fulani Unity group in a video shared on social media, along with demands for the disbandment of Operation Rainbow and the removal of the DSS Director in the state.

However, One Plateau, One Voice rejected these demands, stating that a state of emergency would not solve the long-standing security challenges in the state. Instead, the group emphasized the need to focus on strengthening security structures to address the violence and facilitate the return of displaced persons. The group's convener, Dogo Nanzing, criticized the calls for disbanding Operation Rainbow, explaining that the security outfit was established to combat insecurity and should be respected.

He also defended the neutrality of the DSS and other security agencies in maintaining peace in the region. Nanzing urged the government, security agencies, traditional institutions, and community leaders to collaborate in addressing the security situation and preventing further loss of lives.