Operation Rainbow refutes allegation of aiding killing of herders in Plateau

<p>The Plateau State security outfit saddled with the responsibility of maintaining peace in the hinterlands, code-named Operation Rainbow has debunked allegations by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in a video that its members were attacked and killed recently with the aid of the security outfit.</p>, <p>The security outfit also said its mandate is to protect the lives and properties of all citizens irrespective of race, tribe or religion.</p>, <p>Operation Rainbow’s reaction was contained in a press statement made available to journalists in Jos the State Capital, on Monday, signed by its Public Relations Officer, Mr Panan Gongden.</p>, <p>It reads: “The attention of Operation Rainbow has been drawn to a video and audio making the rounds by Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) alleging that the reputable outfit with a clear mandate of protecting lives and properties of all citizens irrespective of race, tribe or religion, aided attacks on some herders.</p>, <p>“It was claimed in the video that they were attacked by Sura people with the aid of Operation Rainbow; the spokesperson further claimed that his brother was killed in the said attack and houses burnt down.</p>, <p>“Operation Rainbow wish to put the record straight to the public that the information is not only untrue but malicious and aimed at bringing the highly reputable outfit to disrepute and to further distract the officers of Operation Rainbow from the professional duty they have been commended over time for discharging.</p>, <p>“We wish to inform the public that our personnel have never been accused of being biased in any operation while they still retain their commendable position of being the most proactive and trusted outfit on the Plateau.</p>, <p>“The traffic on the emergency line of Operation Rainbow further confirms and reassures the confidence the public repose in our ability to respond swiftly to any distress within the State at an early warning time”, he explained.</p>, <p>“The pub