The Special Task Force codenamed Operation SAFE HAVEN has trained 165 members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on community watch and security information gathering process in Riyom local government area of Plateau state.

Delivering his keynote address at the passing out ceremony at Riyom Township Stadium, the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Major General Ibrahim Ali said security of the communities requires continuous collaboration and support of the people. He averred that timely sharing of information with the security agencies is key to peace and security of the communities.

The Commander who was represented by the Deputy Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, DCP Mohammad Rabiu reminded the trainees of the oath of allegiance to which they swear and warned them to be more vigilant and impartial in the discharge of their duties.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, the Commander Sector 6 Riyom, Colonel Hassan Gwani revealed that the trainees were drawn from various communities that cut across religious and ethnic background. “The trained vigilantes are to work with the security agencies in monitoring activities of criminal elements and report accordingly ” he said.

In their seperated remarks, the Honourable Member Representating Riyom in Plateau State House of Assembly, Hon Timothy Dachung and the Chairman Riyom Local Government Area, Hon Mafeng Gwalson applauded Operation SAFE HAVEN for initiating measures to secure the communities on the plateau. They alluded the improvement of the security situation on the plateau to the new measures recently employed by the Commander Operation SAFE HAVEN, Maj Gen Ibrahim Ali. The speakers noted the importance of security patrols, vigilnace, and continues collaboration with the community members in taming the tide of insecurity on the plateau.

Delivering his vote of thanks, the Ata Ateh of Ganawuri, His Royal Highness, Da Yakubu Chairman, pledged the continues support of community leaders and the people of Riyom to troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN. He expressed optimism in the capacity of the troops to secure the people when given the necessary support.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of writing materials to primary school pupils and oath taking ceremony, administered by the Chief Magistrate of Riyom, Justice Noknaan Dreakat.