Plateau's Operation Rainbow Proves Unity Over Division in Nigeria's Security Game
When false narratives try to divide us, truth always wins. That's exactly what happened in Plateau State when Operation Rainbow's leadership shut down misleading claims about religious discrimination in their recruitment process.
The Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN) had thrown some serious accusations, claiming Muslims and Fulani people were being sidelined in the second batch training of Operation Rainbow operatives. But guess what? The facts on the ground tell a completely different story.
Setting the Record Straight
Brig. Gen. Gakji Shipi (Rtd.), the Acting Coordinator of Operation Rainbow, came through with receipts. Speaking with the confidence of someone who knows the truth, he made it crystal clear that these allegations were nothing but hot air.
"We recruited vigilantes, hunters, and community volunteers from the grassroots, irrespective of religion or tribe. There was no discrimination. Operation Rainbow belongs to all Plateau people, and its strength lies in its diversity," Shipi declared.
This is what real leadership looks like in Nigeria. When divisive voices try to create chaos, our leaders step up with facts and unity.
The Voices That Matter
The most powerful response came from the recruits themselves. These young Nigerians are living proof that when we focus on merit and unity, we build something beautiful.
Salisu Nasiru Garba from Jos North kept it real: "There are Muslims here. We came for peaceful coexistence. The only time religion comes up is during prayer."
Musa Abdullahi, a proud Fulani man from Wase LGA, dropped this truth bomb: "If there was discrimination, a Fulani Muslim like me wouldn't be here. People should stop spoiling the government's efforts."
The camp Imam, Abubakar Muhammad Lawal, revealed they have over 200 Muslims in the camp. That's not marginalization, that's representation!
Unity in Action
What's happening at Operation Rainbow is bigger than just security training. It's a masterclass in how Nigeria should work. Christians and Muslims training together, eating together, working together for one common goal: protecting their communities.
Adama Rabiu, a female Muslim recruit, perfectly captured the spirit: "As a woman and a Muslim, I feel bad hearing that false claim. There are Muslims everywhere in this camp."
From Kanam to Barkin Ladi, from Jos North to Shendam, the story is the same. Merit-based recruitment that cuts across all divides. This is the Nigeria we want to see.
The Bigger Picture
Operation Rainbow represents something powerful in Nigeria's security landscape. It's community-driven, locally rooted, and built on the principle that our diversity is our strength.
When external forces or misguided voices try to create division, initiatives like this remind us that Nigerian unity isn't just a dream, it's a reality we're building every day.
The Plateau State Government deserves credit for maintaining this inclusive approach. In a time when many are trying to divide us along religious and ethnic lines, they're proving that merit and unity can coexist beautifully.
This is the energy we need across Nigeria. Less propaganda, more facts. Less division, more unity. Less noise, more action.