Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has restructured the state's security architecture, appointing retired military generals to key positions. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of the State (SGS), Samuel Jatau, who said the measures aim to strengthen the protection of lives, property, and schools across the state.
New Security Appointments
Nash Yakubu, a retired brigadier-general, has been appointed as Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, the state's homegrown security outfit. According to the statement, Mr Yakubu served 35 years in the Nigerian Army, participating in critical operations including responses to the MASSOB and IPOB crises, counter-insurgency efforts in the North-east, and peacekeeping missions in Sierra Leone and Sudan.
Gakji Goshwe, also a retired brigadier-general, has been redeployed as Coordinator of the Safe School Programme. He previously served as Acting Coordinator of Operation Rainbow and as Special Adviser to the Governor on Security.
Bala Isandu, a retired major-general, has been appointed Special Adviser on Security to the Governor. Mr Isandu formerly served as Senior Special Assistant on Intelligence to the Minister of Defence and as Director at the Defence Intelligence Agency, with extensive domestic and international security experience.
Focus on Security and Schools
The statement emphasized that the appointments further the governor's commitment to strengthening the state's security framework, enhancing the protection of lives and property, and ensuring the safety of educational institutions. Governor Mutfwang congratulated the appointees, expressing confidence in their "wealth of experience, professionalism and dedication to service." He urged them to bring their expertise to bear in advancing the administration's vision of a peaceful, secure and prosperous Plateau State.
Why It Matters
The overhaul comes as the state government prioritizes community security and the protection of schools from emerging threats. With Operation Rainbow under new leadership and the Safe School Programme assigned a dedicated coordinator, the state aims to sharpen its focus on both general internal security and the safety of learning environments.
